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L256 HND

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,550 mi
Last recorded78,550 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 HND
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 78,550 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 78,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 75,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,396 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 70,949 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,641 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front cv boot secure and no burst but grease round joint

Fail 25 Apr 2012 68,622 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front cv boot secure and no burst but grease round joint

Pass 6 May 2011 64,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,084 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,117 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,465 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 53,465 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L256 HND is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L256 HND, 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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L256 HND is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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