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L169 ORA

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 ORA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,462 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 67,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 66,848 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 23 May 2023 66,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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 16 May 2022 66,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 66,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 66,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,330 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,525 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corrroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,516 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,928 miles

1. advise to check tension on engine drive belts.

1. minor grease fouling around n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter. 2. o/s/f headlight adjuster detriorated. 3. both rear springs are showing signs of weakness will require replacement in the near future. 4.exhaust silencer rubber mounting detriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,796 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,951 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,968 miles

n/s/r tyre slight boldge outer wall

Pass 24 Feb 2007 37,502 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,365 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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L169 ORA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L169 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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L169 ORA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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