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L956 PAL

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

34,416 mi
Last recorded34,416 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 PAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 34,416 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear leaf springs deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2024 34,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 34,157 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Pipe blew (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 33,870 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 33,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front condensation inside headlamp unit

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished/cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 32,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 32,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 30,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 30,140 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,853 miles

Slight corrosion to main brake pipe and rear axle brake pipe

Slight leak from front exhaust pipe area

Small crack at bottom of windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s steering ?

Fail 24 Jul 2015 28,360 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s steering ?

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,666 miles

exhaust mounts starting to split

gear box mount starting to split

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,220 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2011 24,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,774 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 23,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,385 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear leaf spring have surface rust

Fail 20 Jul 2009 23,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear leaf spring have surface rust

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 23,117 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,615 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 22,615 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,337 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 22,337 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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L956 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L956 PAL, 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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L956 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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