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L969 PAL

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,538 mi
Last recorded85,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 PAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 85,538 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 81,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in undersealer

Pass 15 Jun 2024 80,410 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 80,396 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,079 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 79,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,806 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember soft but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,017 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,411 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 69,444 miles

Oil leak

rear shockers have a light misting of oil

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 18 May 2013 69,444 miles

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

Oil leak

rear shockers have a light misting of oil

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,610 miles

both no plates deteriorating

corrosion in front arches

oil leak

osr light cracked

osr tyre low

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

windscreen chipped

Fail 31 May 2011 65,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both no plates deteriorating

corrosion in front arches

oil leak

osr light cracked

osr tyre low

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 May 2010 164,784 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 164,784 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 163,539 miles

both rear shocker bushes are corroded.

nsf inner wing has slight corrosion,

Pass 3 Jun 2008 162,049 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 162,026 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 13 May 2008 161,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 161,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 160,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 160,221 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L969 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L969 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 L969 PAL registered?

L969 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L969 PAL shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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