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L25 TMA

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,789 mi
Last recorded118,789 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 TMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 118,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wing marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded / undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded / undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear both leaf springs worn / corroded

rear brakes both slightly binding upon inspection

underbody corroded / coated in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,315 miles

Offside Front windscreen support corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 111,308 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,129 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Rubber mountings Split ( central) immanent failure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,000 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

nsr wheel arch has some corrosion

underside heavily patch welded / underside heavy waxoiling in places making inspection hard

underside including steering suspension braking components have some corrosion not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,707 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,781 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 101,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 98,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first exhaust box cracked and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,466 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first exhaust box cracked and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 May 2016 97,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting/hangers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion in sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,027 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 96,003 miles

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

OSF Tyre perished.

NSF Tyre perished.

Pass 27 May 2014 93,851 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,566 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 89,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 89,415 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,751 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear springs weak rear of vehicle low

Pass 25 Apr 2009 82,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,526 miles

o/s front and rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 77,061 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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L25 TMA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc 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 L25 TMA, 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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L25 TMA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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