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L893 JHD

1994 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,669 mi
Last recorded70,669 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D80,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 JHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2009 70,669 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,892 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged but still acceptable

Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,892 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s mirror damaged but still acceptable

Fail 9 Jan 2008 69,103 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,103 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 65,825 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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L893 JHD is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 80,301 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L893 JHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L893 JHD registered?

L893 JHD is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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