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L949 WBK

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,594 mi
Last recorded76,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 WBK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 76,594 miles

Both front coil springs and leaf springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area

offside outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Reg plate lamp lens missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 76,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Reg plate lamp lens missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 74,110 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 74,100 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 72,795 miles

Front windscreen surrounding corroded not prescribed area

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

suspect all four wheel bearings slight play

Fail 16 May 2018 72,794 miles

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

Front windscreen surrounding corroded not prescribed area

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

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

suspect all four wheel bearings slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 71,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre deteriortaing

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,414 miles

N/S/F Tyre deterating

N/S/R Tyre deterating

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F Tyre deterating

O/S/R Tyre deterating

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

Under Body corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 71,414 miles

N/S/F Tyre deterating

N/S/R Tyre deterating

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F Tyre deterating

O/S/R Tyre deterating

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under Body corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,936 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 70,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,138 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,137 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 69,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,550 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,452 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,142 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,401 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 57,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 55,117 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 55,063 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L949 WBK is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L949 WBK, 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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L949 WBK is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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