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L968 PAL

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,419 mi
Last recorded94,419 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 PAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,419 miles

inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 27 Jan 2026 94,419 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2025 96,969 miles

inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 17 Jan 2025 93,964 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,499 miles

both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas

oil leaks

Fail 27 Oct 2023 92,499 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas

oil leaks

Fail 27 Oct 2023 92,499 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas

oil leaks

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,161 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 83,161 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 29 Dec 2020 67,085 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2019 66,616 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 64,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,965 miles

very slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,244 miles

blow from exhaust system borderline

Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,295 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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L968 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L968 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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What year was L968 PAL registered?

L968 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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