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L153 ORA

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,044 mi
Last recorded76,044 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 ORA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,044 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 76,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive exhaust emissions not met (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both headlamp adjuster brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cables split and seizing (1.1.15 (e))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in inner wheel arch by suspension lower arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,162 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,907 miles

Both handbrake outer cables corroded.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,331 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Outer cable corroded. (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Outer cable corroded. (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,982 miles

remaining exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,717 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,233 miles

PADS AND DISC POOR CONDITION!!!!!POWER RACK DAMP!!!

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside & nearside front tyres starting to shoulder on outside edges.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,143 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside & nearside front tyres starting to shoulder on outside edges.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,371 miles

Rear flexi-brake hose deteriorated. † †Front brake discs light surface corrosion inside edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,096 miles

Rear flexi-brake hose deteriorated. † †

Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,125 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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L153 ORA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 L153 ORA, 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 L153 ORA registered?

L153 ORA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 April 1994.

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