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L755 SLG

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL755 SLG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,366 miles

FRONT TYRES OVER TEN YEARS OLD

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 53,366 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT TYRES OVER TEN YEARS OLD

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,918 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,875 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 52,865 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 52,320 miles

exhaust corroded and holed not excessive

Pass 17 May 2018 52,012 miles

exhaust gasses point to cab due to corrosion

front x member corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 52,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust gasses point to cab due to corrosion

front x member corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,974 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by the step area (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED @ PADS LOW

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAKING FROM STEERING GAITERS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 48,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,312 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 46,488 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust hangers perished

Fail 14 May 2013 46,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust hangers perished

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 46,449 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 46,383 miles

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

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

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

both sides front discs slightly scored

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,901 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil

Pass 22 Mar 2009 45,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,965 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,909 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped around tread

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L755 SLG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L755 SLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L755 SLG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L755 SLG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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