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L964 SVG

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,180 mi
Last recorded83,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 SVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,180 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,735 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2015 81,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 28 May 2013 77,881 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear gearbox mount worn.

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

Fail 14 May 2013 77,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear gearbox mount worn.

Pass 1 May 2012 70,524 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Rear tail pipe deterioated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 70,524 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Rear tail pipe deterioated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,189 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,403 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,403 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

light smoking on aceleration

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

nsr wheel bearing slightly loose

osf drivers seat bolt loose

Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,196 miles

rearspring shackle bushes slightly worn

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 SVG is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SVG, 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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What year was L964 SVG registered?

L964 SVG is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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