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L627 TBD

1994 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,657 mi
Last recorded55,657 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P51,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 TBD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 55,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,698 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 54,698 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front disc very rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2015 53,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc very rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,039 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehcile corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,039 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehcile corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rubbers very weak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,363 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,998 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,980 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,542 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 46,523 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,632 miles

exhaust has slight blow and rubber mounts perished

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,339 miles

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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L627 TBD is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L627 TBD, 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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L627 TBD is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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