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L727 GCX

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,548 mi
Last recorded61,548 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 GCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,548 miles

Under body protected in sealer

Pass 20 May 2024 61,248 miles

underbody protected in sealer

Pass 19 May 2023 59,980 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 56,919 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 50,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,550 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 50,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,646 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,916 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,825 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 48,080 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 48,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,768 miles

Screen wash leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,768 miles

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

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

Screen wash leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 46,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,906 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 45,906 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 40,019 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 40,019 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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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L727 GCX 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 76%.

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 L727 GCX, 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 L727 GCX registered?

L727 GCX is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L727 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L727 GCX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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