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L990 UPN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 UPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 105,525 miles

offside front of inner sill rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2024 105,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All BOTH Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle generally very corroded underneath

Vehicle has had various welding repairs

Washers could be better

Pass 3 Oct 2022 105,047 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 105,027 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced light earthing out (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,204 miles

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

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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))

fuel filler neck rust.

oil leaks.

under side rust.

Fail 24 May 2021 104,172 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake applied. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

underside rust.

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

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck rust.

oil leaks.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion in places

Fail 27 Apr 2020 103,337 miles

Central Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 101,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut filler and other products covering area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 101,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut filler and other products covering area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,350 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,002 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,999 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,078 miles

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

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

bolt broken off of gear box mount

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 exhaust rubber mounts are spliting

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,455 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,003 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

slight corrosion offside front inner wing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both centre exhaust system mounts about to break.

brake bind to nearside rear.

corrosion to nearside front inner sill.

nearside front wheel arch.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

saepage to oiffside outer drive shaft gaiter.

Fail 12 Apr 2008 71,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both centre exhaust system mounts about to break.

brake bind to nearside rear.

corrosion to nearside front inner sill.

nearside front wheel arch.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

saepage to oiffside outer drive shaft gaiter.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 71,946 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,932 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 70,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,096 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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L990 UPN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L990 UPN, 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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L990 UPN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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