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L942 DTT

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

55,351 mi
Last recorded55,351 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 DTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow center join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 55,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow center join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 54,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 54,680 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 54,553 miles

Nearside Step Bracket corroded and broken.

Fail 14 May 2024 54,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Step Bracket corroded and broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,553 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 54,553 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both nearside rear assister springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,730 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 52,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,895 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working upper and middle (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working upper and middle (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working middle (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,761 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/sr and o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,806 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,806 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

can not see front pads

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,615 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,615 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,928 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake return spring broken

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,901 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,901 miles

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,570 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,624 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,624 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,704 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 28,376 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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L942 DTT is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L942 DTT, 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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L942 DTT is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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