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L976 PAL

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,135 mi
Last recorded111,135 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 PAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 111,135 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 111,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 106,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 103,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 101,681 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 101,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 101,034 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rubber exhaust hangers perrished

Pass 19 May 2017 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 99,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 98,946 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,915 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TIE ROD (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,701 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,418 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 12 Jun 2014 92,418 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,048 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,312 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre worn un evenly

Fail 25 Jun 2012 87,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre worn un evenly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,191 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 72,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 68,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

injector

nail in tyre

oil leak

wipers

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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L976 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L976 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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L976 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 June 1994.

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