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L223 PVO

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,381 mi
Last recorded186,381 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 PVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 186,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (door shut) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 181,671 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 180,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 180,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 180,181 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Underbody partially coated

Pass 30 Jun 2022 178,969 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak

Underside partially coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2021 178,306 miles

Body corrosion

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracked

Offside rear tyre worn/cracked

Oil leak

Underbody coated and slightly corroded in areas

Fail 26 Jul 2021 178,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracked

Body corrosion

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre worn/cracked

Oil leak

Underbody coated and slightly corroded in areas

Pass 23 Jul 2020 175,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both nearside rear tyres starting to crack around tread

slight engine oil leak

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 174,980 miles

slight engine oil leak

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 172,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 158,886 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 158,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Outer marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner wing repair ? Requires tidying ?

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes require servicing ?

Pass 23 May 2016 153,840 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 153,793 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2015 50,445 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 147,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 141,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 137,337 miles

advise condition of near side front lower ball joint boot condition

advise the vehicle has passed emissions test, no preint out was produced due to loe emissions

advise tracking

Fail 16 Jan 2012 137,274 miles

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

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

advise condition of near side front lower ball joint boot condition

advise the vehicle has passed emissions test, no preint out was produced due to loe emissions

advise tracking

Pass 12 Jan 2011 127,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 122,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front bbrake pads low

Fail 19 Jan 2010 122,473 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front bbrake pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2008 114,554 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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L223 PVO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L223 PVO, 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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What year was L223 PVO registered?

L223 PVO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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