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L118 ORC

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,776 mi
Last recorded71,776 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 ORC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2021 71,776 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis inner wing under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake reading low

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,594 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracks

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,779 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,774 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,127 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 62,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust system in poor condition and mountings weak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,198 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mountings poor.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mountings poor.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,088 miles

Both front outer cv boots perishing and starting to split

Front bumper strengthener panel corroded

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Support straps for water tank corroded

Various areas of surface corrosion and corrosion blisters on wheel arches and on inner and outer sills

Fail 20 Jul 2011 47,088 miles

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

Both front outer cv boots perishing and starting to split

Front bumper strengthener panel corroded

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Support straps for water tank corroded

Various areas of surface corrosion and corrosion blisters on wheel arches and on inner and outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,631 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearing

Some small areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Fail 20 Jul 2010 46,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Slight play in nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearing

Some small areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,142 miles

Advanced corrosion on both inner sill areas

Exhaust mounting rubber hoops perishing

Front suspension componants have advanced surface corrosion

Rear backplates corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules have advanced corrosion

Rear valance underneath rear doors has advanced surface corrosion

Slight play in the nearside front and both rear wheel bearings

Small area of surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Surface corrosion on both front suspension struts

Surface corrosion on rear top shock absorber mountings

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle including various panel seem joints

small hole in nearside front inner cv boot near clip

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,763 miles

Corrosion on nearside middle sill area

Exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

Rear brake hose starting to perish and hose ferrules corroding

Slight interaction between offside rear tail light and indicator

Small area of corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Wiper rubbers starting to separate off blades

Fail 2 Aug 2007 45,323 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advanced corrosion on rear of offside sill and offside front wheel arch

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,323 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced corrosion on rear of offside sill and offside front wheel arch

Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,761 miles

tyres fitted to nearside rear,offside front and spare are perished on walls

Pass 1 Aug 2005 44,142 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished on walls

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Osr tyre heavily perished and cracked

Small amount of play in all wheel bearings

Suspension components corroded front and rear

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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L118 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L118 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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L118 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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