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L930 MTO

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,541 mi
Last recorded45,541 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL930 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 45,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 45,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 40,967 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 40,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,646 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 37,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,718 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,626 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,102 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 24,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,684 miles

o/s/f and front to rear metal brake pipes starting to show signes of rust

small hole in n/s/f inner wing

Fail 8 Jul 2010 24,684 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s/f and front to rear metal brake pipes starting to show signes of rust

small hole in n/s/f inner wing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,463 miles

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

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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L930 MTO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L930 MTO, 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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L930 MTO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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