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L556 EPJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,847 mi
Last recorded179,847 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 EPJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2019 179,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 179,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 178,173 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 177,621 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 177,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 176,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 175,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r upper marker light inop

oil leak

rear shock bushes splitting

Fail 9 Jun 2014 175,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r upper marker light inop

oil leak

rear shock bushes splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2013 173,828 miles

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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L556 EPJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L556 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L556 EPJ registered?

L556 EPJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L556 EPJ safe to buy?

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