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L802 NRR

1994 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,191 mi
Last recorded62,191 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P64,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL802 NRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 62,191 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 62,191 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 60,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 59,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 May 2023 59,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,348 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 58,348 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 56,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower secondry battery shelf corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion by tow bar fixing (6.1.B.2)

Rear both tyres have side wall deterioration

Fail 12 Apr 2018 56,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by tow bar fixing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower secondry battery shelf corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion by tow bar fixing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wiper worn

Rear both tyres have side wall deterioration

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.5b)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 11 Apr 2016 55,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s center inner sill

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,002 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,002 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,635 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,664 miles

Battery insecure

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

advise front discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

advise front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,703 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,203 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 48,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 47,171 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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L802 NRR is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L802 NRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L802 NRR is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 12 February 1994.

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