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L889 PWB

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 PWB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,771 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 99,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator bracket snapped

Pass 21 Mar 2009 99,025 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 98,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 97,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 95,682 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 95,682 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L889 PWB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L889 PWB, 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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L889 PWB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 April 1994.

Is L889 PWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L889 PWB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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