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L129 ORC

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,060 mi
Last recorded75,060 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 ORC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Pass 13 May 2024 74,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 72,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 70,013 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 70,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 69,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 69,595 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2015 69,368 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 69,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 68,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 684,445 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,444 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 68,009 miles

inside of front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 68,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inside of front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,883 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 67,883 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,647 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 66,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,930 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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L129 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L129 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L129 ORC registered?

L129 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L129 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L129 ORC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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