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L575 MSS

1994 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,475 mi
Last recorded72,475 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P51,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL575 MSS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,475 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door step and floor becoming deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door step and floor becoming deteriorated

no brakes rear brake hose leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1 of (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 of (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 1 of (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door step and floor becoming deteriorated

no brakes rear brake hose leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,433 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,175 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,978 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 44,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs showing signs of corrosion

offside front inner shaft boot leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,717 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished

Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,699 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,644 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,355 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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L575 MSS is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L575 MSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L575 MSS is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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