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L192 JPY

1994 Talbot Express

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,905 mi
Last recorded86,905 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL192 JPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,905 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported engine compartment (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,905 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,256 miles

Exhaust blowing.

Front bumper insecure on nearside.

Nearside wiper blade split.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,234 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust blowing.

Front bumper insecure on nearside.

Nearside wiper blade split.

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 72,529 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 10 May 2011 72,316 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 14 May 2010 64,215 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 64,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,635 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 47,250 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate delaminating

Fail 28 Apr 2008 47,250 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all other exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front number plate delaminating

Pass 1 May 2007 38,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 38,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 36,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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L192 JPY is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L192 JPY, 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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L192 JPY is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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