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L661 DKK

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,467 mi
Last recorded112,467 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 DKK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 112,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 112,467 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 112,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,887 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 104,601 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,538 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,351 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 82,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 78,070 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 78,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,092 miles

slight corrosion around o/s chassis leg

Fail 2 Mar 2011 76,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight corrosion around o/s chassis leg

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,573 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,262 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 60,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handbrake wont lock off

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,306 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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L661 DKK is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L661 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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L661 DKK is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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