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L976 EEL

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,221 mi
Last recorded63,221 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 EEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 63,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake cable snapped while doing brake test (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2022 62,341 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,575 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 61,575 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,687 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,686 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,573 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,617 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 58,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from front to back,[behind fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,854 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,290 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 45,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L976 EEL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L976 EEL, 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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L976 EEL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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