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L671 DKK

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL671 DKK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,260 miles

Both rear plastic quarter bumpers missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Damaged light lenes covered with tape

Panel under windscreen corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 18 May 2019 78,251 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper front crossmember corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres are perished,not excessive enough to fail

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Under windscreen corroded through, but does not meet fail critera

Pass 12 May 2018 78,237 miles

Front bumper mounting corroded through ,but is secure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Moisture inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Repaired with tape on corner of lens (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

Some corrosion in offside inner sill,not excessive enough to fail

Some other corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 12 May 2018 78,237 miles

Front bumper mounting corroded through ,but is secure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Moisture inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Repaired with tape on corner of lens (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

Some corrosion in offside inner sill,not excessive enough to fail

Some other corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 13 May 2017 77,671 miles

Front Bumper support cross member corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outter sill corroded,but does not meet fail critera

Offside Rear Plastic corner bumper cover repaired with tape

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both sides of vehicle (2.4.B.1c)

Some corrosion in offside front inner wing,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 19 May 2016 77,433 miles

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both rear (2.4.B.1c)

Some corrosion in offside front inner wing ,not excessive enough to fail

Fail 7 May 2016 77,424 miles

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

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

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both rear (2.4.B.1c)

Some corrosion in offside front inner wing ,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,057 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front outter sill corroded through,but does not meet fail critera

Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside outter sill corroded through at front ,but does not meet fail critera

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,643 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,533 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 68,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s /f inner gater slightly insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r rear spring mounts slight corrosion

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,135 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubber hanger slightly deteriated

o/s inner sill slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre wall slight deteriation

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,717 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

parkbrake reserve travel near limit

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,668 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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L671 DKK is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L671 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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L671 DKK is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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