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OIG 9963

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 9963
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,144 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured UNDER CAB (4.11 (a) (i))

Extra lights fitted to front wrong colour

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 65,536 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 64,770 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 64,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,747 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 64,747 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 63,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,977 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 62,977 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,758 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,380 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 62,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,602 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 60,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 58,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,728 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,385 miles

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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OIG 9963 is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OIG 9963, 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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What year was OIG 9963 registered?

OIG 9963 is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is OIG 9963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 9963 shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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