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L157 WHY

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,350 mi
Last recorded43,350 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 WHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 43,344 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment osf track ROD ARM worn on inner bush/bearing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from sump plug

Fail 11 Jan 2022 43,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,624 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 38,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust hanger missing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 38,102 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 38,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 37,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 34,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2011 29,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear endine/gearbox mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,027 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake padel travel long

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

hand brake long

Pass 9 May 2006 23,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L157 WHY is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L157 WHY, 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 L157 WHY registered?

L157 WHY is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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