CarVerify

Free Car Check

L992 UPN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 UPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,935 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,732 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split but keeping dirt out (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 56,565 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play in its ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 56,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod has slight play at ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front exhaust has slight leak in back box

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,369 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear shock bushes slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine mounts perishing

exhaust mounts missing

Fail 18 Aug 2017 54,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine mounts perishing

exhaust mounts missing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,318 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,111 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 40,111 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L992 UPN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L992 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L992 UPN?

You can check the full history of L992 UPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L992 UPN registered?

L992 UPN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L992 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L992 UPN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L992 UPN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L992 UPN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.