MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake fluid level low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L887 OAL is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 L887 OAL, 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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What year was L887 OAL registered?
L887 OAL is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 9 March 1994.
Is L887 OAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L887 OAL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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