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L76 RWC

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL76 RWC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 108,010 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 108,002 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 107,876 miles

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

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

Fail 12 Apr 2023 107,876 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

Fail 1 Mar 2023 107,800 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 105,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

both inner cv gaiters deteriorating

Fail 8 Mar 2022 105,920 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

both inner cv gaiters deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nearside front inner sill corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,491 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 104,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing fell off (securing clip broken ) (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

bonnet safety catch defective

nearside outer sill corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,934 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded round drain hole

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

Pass 26 May 2018 100,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2017 95,013 miles

Nearside Sill starting to corrode.

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

Offside Rear Upper Side/marker lamp inoperative.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 94,651 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,939 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 93,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,779 miles

advised corrosion to n/s & o/s/f brake pipes

n/s/f wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 83,769 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp deflectors fitted

middle exhaust rubbers perished

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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L76 RWC 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 66.7%.

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 L76 RWC, 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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L76 RWC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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