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L73 JHD

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,768 mi
Last recorded87,768 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 JHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,768 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well corroded. other body parts have slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge. 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well corroded. other body parts have slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge. 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,410 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,410 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 85,410 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened jacking point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,620 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,620 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,776 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing in two places marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing in two places marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill after wheel .marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front trackrod end has play

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,155 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch rusted o/s x n/side (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4 suport rings broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not moveing (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch rusted o/s x n/side (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,078 miles

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches becoming corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 79,075 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,191 miles

brake pedal feel soft on apllication- but good efficiency.

driver side wing mirror glass damaged.

driver side wiper blade -end splitting..

nearside front outer c.v gaiter perished.

nearside parking brake low on efficiency -compare offside.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 71,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 69,753 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 69,259 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,177 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 67,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 62,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 60,004 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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L73 JHD 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 57.1%.

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 L73 JHD, 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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L73 JHD is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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