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L260 HND

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,632 mi
Last recorded126,632 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 HND
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 126,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 125,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 123,709 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 123,697 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 123,674 miles

Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 123,664 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 123,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 123,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner wheel arch

Nearside Front door step corroded

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

Offside 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 Front door step corroded slightly

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 123,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (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))

Nearside Front Lower inner wheel arch

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside Inner sill

Nearside Outer lower sill corroded but not structual

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

Offside 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 Front door step corroded slightly

Offside Inner sill

Offside Outer sill corroded but not structual

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

Pass 16 May 2017 123,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 16 May 2017 123,174 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 17 May 2016 121,284 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 119,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,594 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2014 117,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 117,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 115,607 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 115,607 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 112,440 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 112,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear most engine mounting loose and missing a bolt

Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,459 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 105,864 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 98,441 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,513 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 92,513 miles

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

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

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

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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L260 HND is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L260 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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L260 HND is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 March 1994.

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