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L252 RYA

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 RYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,951 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,775 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 85,735 miles

Brake performance not tested no servo and leak at rear metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger at offside rear spring, rear support bracket area is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative brake servo pump has disintegrated and shed belt drive (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around offside rear, front of spring hanger support area, dangerously corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from load sense valve to rear axle hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing abnormally on edges, centre tread stepped up (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,942 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,173 miles

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

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s wing mirror cover loose

Pass 8 May 2017 81,434 miles

exhaust tail pipe outlet split

Fail 4 May 2017 81,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

exhaust tail pipe outlet split

Pass 20 May 2016 80,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 80,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust out let pipe split

front n/s outer sill corroded { step area }

Pass 15 May 2014 79,312 miles

n/s mirror casing loose

small split in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 21 May 2013 78,429 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 78,414 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 77,471 miles

small split in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 13 May 2011 75,932 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 75,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,222 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 71,055 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 71,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 68,731 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 64,131 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 61,152 miles

as previously advised

Fail 10 May 2006 61,152 miles

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

rear shock absorbers top bushes starting to perish

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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L252 RYA 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 L252 RYA, 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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L252 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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