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L623 SSL

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,405 mi
Last recorded66,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL623 SSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,405 miles

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vech is undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 64,389 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 61,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox mount starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust corroded

signs of corrosion nearside rear spring hanger and rear panel area

signs of corrosion offside front inner wheel arch area

Pass 1 May 2020 56,730 miles

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

corrosion o/s/r panel near spring hanger

corrosion panel below windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2020 56,730 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel at swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise replacing o/s wiper blade

corrosion brake pipe at rear flex hose

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

corrosion o/s/r panel near spring shackle

corrosion panel below windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,252 miles

corrosion around rear spring hanger areas

corrosion inner sills and o/s/f inner wing

corrosion rear flex brake hose ferral

o/s/f lower balljoint gaitor has slight damage

Fail 1 Mar 2019 52,252 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear belt lower fix point/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower fix point/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

advise further security of exhaust heat shield

corrosion around rear spring hanger areas

corrosion inner sills and o/s/f inner wing

corrosion rear flex brake hose ferral

o/s/f lower balljoint gaitor has slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,152 miles

rear flex brake hose ferral corroded

signs of corrosion o/s/f inner wing area

Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,821 miles

perishing on drive shaft gaitors

signs of corrosion n/s inner sill

slight wear n/s track rod end

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,738 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 39,737 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear valance corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,060 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 38,023 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Both front inner wing panels corroded..

Exhaust mounting rubbers badly split..

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,138 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,053 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both outer sills holed

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,893 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 33,893 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,667 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,245 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 21,245 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

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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L623 SSL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L623 SSL, 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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What year was L623 SSL registered?

L623 SSL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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