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L145 HVN

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 HVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,680 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 65,669 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

both inner rod end have play

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,558 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached rear shackle pin nuts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2018 64,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 63,693 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER WALL

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,693 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER WALL

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,206 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,206 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front to rear chassis rail poor condition

o/s front tyre low

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

spare wheel tyre poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2010 60,942 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front to rear chassis rail poor condition

o/s front tyre low

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

spare wheel tyre poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,900 miles

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 58,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 19 May 2008 55,766 miles

advise general corrosion

Fail 16 May 2008 556,876 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise general corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,003 miles

Both rear top shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Corrosion to O/S outer sill not within prescribed area

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,003 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly perished

Corrosion to O/S outer sill not within prescribed area

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 46,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L145 HVN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L145 HVN, 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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L145 HVN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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