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L937 WJR

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,337 mi
Last recorded55,337 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL937 WJR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 55,337 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour 1 is white and the other is yellow (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened one leaf has moved/bent (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,280 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,751 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 52,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,757 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,739 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,618 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,344 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,270 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 45,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,389 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,811 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 43,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OIL LEAKS FRONT DISCS RUSTY ENGINE MOUNTING SPLITTING

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox steady mount u/s

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,099 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,550 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,181 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 39,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 37,947 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 37,928 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L937 WJR is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L937 WJR, 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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L937 WJR is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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