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L239 FOG

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,181 mi
Last recorded46,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 FOG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,181 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 46,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,128 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,040 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 46,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,050 miles

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

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)

both front tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2016 45,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 44,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 43,146 miles

Deterioration to all rubber exhaust rubbers.

Pitting to front brake disc's.

Slight movement in both front lower arms.

Pass 20 May 2013 42,448 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perrished

Fail 16 May 2013 42,424 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rubber mounts perrished

Pass 4 May 2012 41,760 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes perished

both rear spring eye bushes perished

slight play in steering rack

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2011 40,844 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 40,844 miles

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

all exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,368 miles

slight blow center exhuast pipe

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,798 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,778 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,897 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,166 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2005 35,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

oil leak

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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L239 FOG 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 65.2%.

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 L239 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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What year was L239 FOG registered?

L239 FOG is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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