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L861 JBH

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,586 mi
Last recorded38,586 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 JBH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 38,586 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 38,586 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 38,585 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lenses cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,555 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,528 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,515 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 38,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,434 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,406 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,202 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,971 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 26,971 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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L861 JBH is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L861 JBH, 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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L861 JBH is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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