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L233 RYB

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,337 mi
Last recorded94,337 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 RYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 94,337 miles

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

under body covered in under seal

Pass 29 Jun 2024 93,745 miles

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

under body covered in under seal

Pass 6 Jul 2023 90,161 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,763 miles

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

Nearside Front door/wing area has surface rust

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

vin plate area has surface rust

Fail 20 Jul 2022 85,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front door/wing area has surface rust

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

vin plate area has surface rust

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Gaitor Slightly Insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Low on Inner Edge

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,947 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside front inner sill has slight corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 80,617 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold and joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold and joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,606 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 77,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold leak middle and rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,850 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 75,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,626 miles

corrosion around o/s/f lower tie arm - front cross member mounting point.

exhaust blow.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 74,579 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

corrosion around o/s/f lower tie arm - front cross member mounting point.

exhaust blow.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion around o/s/f jacking point

corrosion on front cross member

exhaust very corroded

n/s headlamp aim on lowest limit

o/s/r upper sidelight inop

p.a.s pipes very corroded

unable to assess o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,501 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 68,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,083 miles

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

offside rear upper shockabsorber bush deteriated

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,052 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear upper shockabsorber bush deteriated

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 650,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls ok at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,352 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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L233 RYB 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 L233 RYB, 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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L233 RYB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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