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L784 PFL

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,998 mi
Last recorded97,998 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL784 PFL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,736 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,009 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 92,001 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,672 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 89,619 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,707 miles

o/s mirror slight damage

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,721 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 83,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,400 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 79,391 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,154 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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L784 PFL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L784 PFL, 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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L784 PFL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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