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L825 RTU

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL825 RTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2022 81,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,513 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 78,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,403 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 60,523 miles

Both rear spring rear eye mounting bushes getting perished.

Centre section of exhaust getting corroded.

Front discs getting corroded.

Near side C.V boot weaping.

Near side front side marker not working.

Near side handbrake getting lazy.

Slight play both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,463 miles

both rear tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

brake servo pipe getting perished

rear spring rear hanger brackets showing signs of corrosion

some play offside track rod end

some play steering column top bracket

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,352 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 57,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,233 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 54,840 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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L825 RTU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L825 RTU, 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 L825 RTU registered?

L825 RTU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L825 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L825 RTU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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