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L538 NTO

1994 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,131 mi
Last recorded63,131 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P64,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 NTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapend

Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapend

Pass 22 May 2010 52,722 miles

Offside front and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,809 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both batterys insecure

Pass 9 May 2008 48,489 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

front exhaust mount perished

gearbox slight leak

Pass 11 May 2007 44,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs weak

handbrake lever slight travel

Fail 5 Apr 2006 41,720 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,720 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leak

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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L538 NTO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L538 NTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L538 NTO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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