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L809 XWK

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,879 mi
Last recorded62,879 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 XWK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 62,879 miles

Both front tyres 14 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre 16 years old

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe perishing of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 62,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator repeater broken leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres 14 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre 16 years old

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe perishing of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,311 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,262 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,575 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 47,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 46,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise tow bar wiring plug defective

Fail 1 May 2012 46,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise tow bar wiring plug defective

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,096 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,485 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

restricted access to engine bay

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,018 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 32,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L809 XWK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L809 XWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L809 XWK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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