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L943 OAL

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,098 mi
Last recorded79,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 OAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 79,098 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missng (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 79,081 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missng (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front coated (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber badly perished/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 77,424 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front coated (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber badly perished/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 74,808 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective split ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,169 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,151 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded at join to flexible hose x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper and lower flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 65,123 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,873 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 64,873 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,300 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,742 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,139 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,139 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,408 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,748 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,113 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 57,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,749 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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L943 OAL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L943 OAL, 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 L943 OAL registered?

L943 OAL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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