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L772 JCF

1994 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,250 mi
Last recorded65,250 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D80,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL772 JCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers poor

headlight brackets worn

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,753 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 75,056 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,300 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 72,275 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside outer sill filler over welded plate

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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L772 JCF is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 80,301 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L772 JCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L772 JCF is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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