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LAZ 9493

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 9493
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,867 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 78,867 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,852 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine idle speed slightly high

Fail 23 Nov 2023 78,841 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine idle speed slightly high

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,869 miles

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

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

brake cervo hose deteriorated/perrished

Fail 1 Dec 2022 76,869 miles

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

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

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

brake cervo hose deteriorated/perrished

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,854 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 74,848 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,744 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 72,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 67,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

slight foot brake travel

Fail 22 May 2019 67,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 62,945 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four front flexy hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both h/brake cables deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,945 miles

Headlamp aim too high headlamp insecure (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four front flexy hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both h/brake cables deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 61,230 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake cable poor condition

os track rod end cover in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2017 61,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

brake hose ferrules corroded

os track rod end cover in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2015 61,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,177 miles

offside front brake pipes corroded and should be attended to in near future.

surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,027 miles

1 offside front and 1 nearside front brake hose just starting to perish.

very slight play at offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,599 miles

slight exhaust blow from front pipe may need attention later on.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust blow may need attention later on.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,193 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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LAZ 9493 is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAZ 9493, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LAZ 9493 is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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