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L768 UTR

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL768 UTR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 89,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion under wheel arch

Fail 13 Jul 2021 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap doesn't seal or lock (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion under wheel arch

Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,672 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tie bar bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie bar bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,616 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction yellow sticker in wind screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tie bar bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie bar bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,514 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside wing mirror casing insecure

Oil leak ()

both front top mounts slightly rough when rotated

nut missing from rear trailer bar mount

Fail 27 Nov 2017 78,514 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box requires replacement (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside wing mirror casing insecure

Oil leak ()

both front top mounts slightly rough when rotated

nut missing from rear trailer bar mount

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,800 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 66,516 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 66,488 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,988 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,643 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,548 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,541 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,669 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,669 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L768 UTR is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L768 UTR, 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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L768 UTR is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 May 1994.

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