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L966 GUD

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,512 mi
Last recorded91,512 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 GUD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,512 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deterioated ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

n/s door mirror slightly detereioated

slight corrosion to n/s inner wing areas

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,384 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front inner wings

engine bay covers fitted

front tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,744 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

o/s h/brake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s and o/s inner wings corroded at front

Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,706 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,778 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,770 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,849 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 82,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,579 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 72,579 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,426 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 64,426 miles

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

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)

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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L966 GUD is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L966 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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L966 GUD is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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