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L655 DKK

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,373 mi
Last recorded69,373 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 DKK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,373 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,717 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven inner wear

Fail 24 Jun 2019 66,714 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres have uneven inner wear

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,099 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear upper marker lamp is not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Water pump drive belt is deteriorated and splitting

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers missing/broken (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,119 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,158 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,888 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,888 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,789 miles

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

exaust rubbers perrished

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,735 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,951 miles

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

windscreen washer switch poor in operation

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,951 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

windscreen washer switch poor in operation

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,035 miles

no catalizer fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,909 miles

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

rear nearside wall perishing

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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L655 DKK is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L655 DKK, 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 L655 DKK registered?

L655 DKK is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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