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L846 VAE

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,254 mi
Last recorded93,254 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL846 VAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,254 miles

Centre clutch pedal rubber missing

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

bonnet front release inop

bonnet stay missing

oil leak

reverse lamp in-op

Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre clutch pedal rubber missing

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

bonnet front release inop

bonnet stay missing

oil leak

reverse lamp in-op

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,346 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,346 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,369 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 87,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,105 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 85,105 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,844 miles

offside headlamp cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Nov 2007 81,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,243 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,061 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 80,061 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front brake pad warning wire broken and rubbing wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2005 76,847 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L846 VAE is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L846 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L846 VAE is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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