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L236 FOG

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

70,643 mi
Last recorded70,643 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 FOG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 70,643 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure system is loose and rubber hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative rear (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,457 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,992 miles

both front inner arches corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,955 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,048 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,339 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 64,339 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 64,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,191 miles

both front tyres show signs of ageing and cracking around outer side walls

corrosion on all suspension parts

exhaust system heavily corroded

front crash bar behind bumper corroded

rear brake flexi hose on back axle perishing and cracking but no cords/ply visable

rear shock bush's splitting and perished

surface corrosion on brake pipes and all other metal pipe work

surface corrosion on front brake discs

track rod end dust covers deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

underside of vehicle has a lot of corrosion on it

Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,191 miles

Battery insecure by gearbox (1.9.1)

both front tyres show signs of ageing and cracking around outer side walls

corrosion on all suspension parts

exhaust system heavily corroded

front crash bar behind bumper corroded

front interior passenger door card missing

oil leak from sump bung

rear brake flexi hose on back axle perishing and cracking but no cords/ply visable

rear shock bush's splitting and perished

surface corrosion on brake pipes and all other metal pipe work

surface corrosion on front brake discs

track rod end dust covers deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

underside of vehicle has a lot of corrosion on it

Fail 12 May 2016 63,191 miles

Battery insecure by gearbox (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in outer sill within 30cm of rear spring eye anchor point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in outer sill on n/s centre way down van within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in outer sill within 30cm of rear spring eye anchor point (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres perishing and cracking around side walls

corrosion on all suspension parts

exhaust system corroded

front crash bar behind bumper corroded

rear brake flexi hose on back axle perishing and cracking but no cords/ply visable

rear shock bush's split and perished

surface corrosion on brake pipes and other metal pipe work

Pass 29 May 2015 63,094 miles

slight fluid leak o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 May 2015 63,094 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight fluid leak o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2014 62,943 miles

both front tyres starting to crack around outter side walls, no cords visable

exhaust system corroded

front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

light mist of oil/grease around o/s steering rack boot

rear brake flexi hose starting to deteriorate

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 23 May 2014 62,926 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack around outter side walls, no cords visable

exhaust system corroded

front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

light mist of oil/grease around o/s steering rack boot

rear brake flexi hose starting to deteriorate

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 30 May 2013 61,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 61,318 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,619 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

rear brake pipe perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,774 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,724 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 56,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2006
Fail 11 Apr 2006 55,989 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L236 FOG is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 L236 FOG, 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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L236 FOG is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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