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L683 SSN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,524 mi
Last recorded58,524 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 SSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 58,524 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 58,521 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,426 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,257 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 57,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,116 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 57,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,983 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,983 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam deflector fitted removed at test (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,580 miles

both front by jacking points has surface corrosion

both front inner wheel arches has surface corrosion

both outer sills has surface corrosion

both rear inner flitches corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,987 miles

near side rear inner sill corroded

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front inner wheel slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,546 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated TOP AND BOTTOM HOSE FERRULES CORRODED SIDE WALLS THIN (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated TOP AND BOTTOM HOSE FERRULES CORRODED SIDE WALLS VERY THIN (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,574 miles

corrosion starting to appere under nearside front wheel arch.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,574 miles

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

corrosion starting to appere under nearside front wheel arch.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust hangers slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2012 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust hangers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,665 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,059 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 45,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,547 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,367 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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L683 SSN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L683 SSN, 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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L683 SSN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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