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L190 GVM

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

176,392 mi
Last recorded176,392 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 GVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 176,392 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 176,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 176,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 176,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 176,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 176,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 176,392 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 176,392 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 176,392 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 176,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Axle 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index Axle 2 (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index Axle 2 (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Axle 3 (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Axle 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Axle 3 (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 176,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe at front n/side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 176,391 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear tails flash when hazards are on (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubber mounts are split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in wheel arch near tie bar mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe at front n/side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 176,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 176,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 174,392 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 175,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both forward rear tyres have cracks in tne outer walls

has corrosion to o/side step

Pass 22 Nov 2012 175,129 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 175,126 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/side rear front tyre has cracks in the outer wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/side inner steering rack joint has slight play in it

Pass 24 Aug 2011 173,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 173,516 miles

All 4 rear shocker lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Corrosion O/S/F inner arch

Front discs slightly scored and pitted

N/S/F cv boot losing a small amount of grease but no visble tears or splits found

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 173,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

All 4 rear shocker lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Corrosion O/S/F inner arch

Front discs slightly scored and pitted

N/S/F cv boot losing a small amount of grease but no visble tears or splits found

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 173,269 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 173,268 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four rear tyres have cracking

brake pipe in nearside chassis rail has light corrosion

nearside rear marker lamp out

offside front wing has damage

tail pipe has light corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2008 172,627 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 172,623 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

back lights and body wiring need replacing

exhaust blowing slightly at front pipe

offside middle axle bottom shocker bush split but no movement

various engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2007 171,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 171,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 171,298 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 171,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2005 170,112 miles

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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L190 GVM is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 L190 GVM, 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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L190 GVM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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