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L214 SWV

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,273 mi
Last recorded91,273 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 SWV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,273 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot has damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage [ hole ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split/ damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s front outer sill has corrosion

o/s front inner sill/support panel has corrosion

rear underbody framework has heavy corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2024 89,414 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp issue (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot has damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage [ hole ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated spilt /damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bus h (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear leaf springs [rear mount areas] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front outer sill has corrosion

o/s front inner sill /support panel has corrosion

rear underbody support frame work has heavy corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2024 89,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn securing suspension rod nut loose causing play in void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot has damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage [ hole ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated spilt /damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bus h (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear leaf springs [rear mount areas] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front outer sill has corrosion

o/s front inner sill /support panel has corrosion

rear underbody support frame work has heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WITH IN PLASTIC RETAINING CLIP (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount area [rear] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front discs general pitting

rear chasis frame has general surface corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2023 88,924 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WITH IN PLASTIC RETAINING CLIP (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount area [rear] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front discs general pitting

rear chasis frame has general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside and nearside rear chassis sections have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear chassis section have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 86,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,604 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 84,604 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine crank seal leak , oils spraying to the back of vehicle covering and spraying onto Shock Absorber osf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety from crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,138 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,574 miles

All brake pipes slighty corroded

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear handbrake cables are showing signs of weakening by corrosion

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,622 miles

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

fromt discs and pads required

Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,928 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 61,572 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,208 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2007 56,108 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,940 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 54,940 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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L214 SWV 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 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 L214 SWV, 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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L214 SWV is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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