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L788 PDT

1994 Talbot Express

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 PDT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,296 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,287 miles

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

Steering column shaft deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,753 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 74,753 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 74,707 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 74,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,490 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 73,490 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 73,277 miles

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

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre inner wall 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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L788 PDT is a 1994 Talbot Express in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L788 PDT, 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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What year was L788 PDT registered?

L788 PDT is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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