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L827 RTU

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

59,072 mi
Last recorded59,072 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 RTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 59,072 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 59,063 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 59,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 59,063 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,063 miles

Gearbox mounting defective.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 59,063 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside & Offside front. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside & Offside front. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All front & rear. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,065 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper mechanism worn.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,063 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear@47%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper mechanism worn.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% across rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edge

front wiper mechanism worn but working as intended

gearbox mounting has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,063 miles

Engine has a coolant leak

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

Front Wiper mechanism worn but working as intended

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

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,063 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Engine has a coolant leak

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

Front Wiper mechanism worn but working as intended

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 59,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,063 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,063 miles

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

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

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,657 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,622 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,622 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,157 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel pipe chaffing on brake servo

Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,130 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel pipe chaffing on brake servo

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,724 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,697 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R all have slight play in wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,636 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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L827 RTU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L827 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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L827 RTU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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