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L113 ORC

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

60,802 mi
Last recorded60,802 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL113 ORC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (non-structural) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (non-structural) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 56,358 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed, non-structural

Offside outer sill corroded and holed, non-structural

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,845 miles

Front wipers, smearing

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded, non structural

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door step sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step sill corroded

Rear aftermarket air suspension fitted, flat

oil on engine

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,352 miles

Front Stone chip in windscreen, not likely to affect drivers view

Front corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Movement in front seat bases

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 50,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Stone chip in windscreen, not likely to affect drivers view

Front corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Movement in front seat bases

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 49,747 miles

Front movement in both seat bases

Front windscreen stone chip not affecting drivers view

Inner sills corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corrosion at door step

cracking to various suspension bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,001 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,456 miles

corrosion os inner sill

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 42,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

corrosion os inner sill

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 42,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,167 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2012 42,163 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2011 41,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 41,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 41,146 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 41,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,520 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,231 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 28,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,930 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 24,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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L113 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L113 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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What year was L113 ORC registered?

L113 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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