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L533 OYC

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,371 mi
Last recorded74,371 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL533 OYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo hose rubbing on lifting eye (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 72,191 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective O rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,030 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,681 miles

Damage to front grille.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear exhasut system has corrosion forming and is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 69,681 miles

Damage to front grille.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhasut system has corrosion forming and is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 May 2014 69,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,257 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,916 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front flexi twisted?

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 62,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 52,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear no plates faded

knocking noise from steering rack

wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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L533 OYC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L533 OYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L533 OYC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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