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L636 CHG

1994 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,558 mi
Last recorded69,558 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P51,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 CHG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 69,558 miles

Fitted with air bags to assist rear springs. N/S/R is deflated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

This vehicle is generally heavily corroded everywhere on underside. the side step areas have side covers and are not visible.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframes heavily Corroded and nearside and offside inner sills/step area etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 69,558 miles

Fitted with air bags to assist rear springs. N/S/R is deflated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

This vehicle is generally heavily corroded everywhere on underside. the side step areas have side covers and are not visible.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframes heavily Corroded and nearside and offside inner sills/step area etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear leaf spring weakend

corosion outside perscribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2023 69,269 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf spring weakend

corosion outside perscribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,039 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 18 Aug 2021 69,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,884 miles

General age related corrosion noticed and advice

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 68,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not been repaired properly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

General age related corrosion noticed and advice

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

central rear lower gearbox mounting defective

general corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

central rear lower gearbox mounting defective

general corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,963 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o.s + n.s.f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 21 Aug 2018 67,961 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure suspension airbag fastening structure beam insecue (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o.s + n.s.f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 15 Aug 2018 67,947 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure heat sheald (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n.s & o.s.f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner outer step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured rack gaiter (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured rack gaiter (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened air bellows top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axil (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 66,748 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

o/s air bag mount corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,739 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mounting rubbers missing ( supported by cable ties ) (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Bumper insecure

All 4 tyres side walls perished

Offside rear airbag mounting corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill

Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across Axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Sill

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,660 miles

BOTH REAR CORNER STEADY FRAME/WORK (towbar) CORRODED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,660 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR CORNER STEADY FRAME/WORK (towbar) CORRODED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 63,751 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 63,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 62,740 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 62,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 61,065 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 59,621 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 58,051 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 58,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 56,509 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 56,498 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 53,020 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,033 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 50,033 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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L636 CHG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,251 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L636 CHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L636 CHG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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