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L108 ORC

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,191 mi
Last recorded64,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL108 ORC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,191 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2014 64,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 61,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2011 60,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 59,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust support rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 56,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 55,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 55,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2006 50,231 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 50,231 miles

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

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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L108 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L108 ORC, 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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L108 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L108 ORC safe to buy?

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