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L964 GUD

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 GUD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,379 miles

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

corrosion to offside front chassis and offside front inner wing

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 28 Jun 2024 95,379 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to offside front chassis and offside front inner wing

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 24 Apr 2023 94,769 miles

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

all exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 12 May 2022 94,450 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 94,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOORSTEP SILL AND OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

nearside front chassis and nearside front inner wheel arch outer rigger rusted through - non prescribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2021 93,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front chassis outer rigger rusted through - non prescribed area

Fail 20 Apr 2021 93,226 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS OUTER RIGGER NR. SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all 4 exhaust rubber mountings broken system secure

nearside front chassis outer rigger rusted through - non prescribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,096 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,365 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,365 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,194 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,162 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 84,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch and brake pipes heavily undersealed so full corrosion checks limited

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,882 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 79,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,154 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

tow bar welded to chassis

Fail 6 Apr 2011 76,154 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

tow bar welded to chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,945 miles

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

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

welding undersealed so unable to inspect fully

Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,558 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 69,558 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,478 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 69,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,774 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,339 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 64,339 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,124 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 63,124 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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L964 GUD is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 L964 GUD, 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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L964 GUD is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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