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L266 RYA

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,924 mi
Last recorded51,924 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 RYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 51,924 miles

Gearbox mounting defective engine stabiliser bar bush ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective engine stabiliser bar bush ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,276 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 49,276 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 49,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 48,589 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush prished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 48,589 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush prished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,329 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 45,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv gaitor leaking grease

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 45,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure No original mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust rubbers/mounts missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv gaitor leaking grease

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 36,029 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 36,029 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,886 miles

screen damaged not in swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,706 miles

FRONT & REAR UNDER SIDE CAR ALL CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES SIDEWALL SPLITING

Fail 21 Aug 2013 34,706 miles

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

FRONT & REAR UNDER SIDE CAR ALL CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES SIDEWALL SPLITING

Pass 28 May 2010 34,680 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 34,680 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all exhaust rubbers about to snap

both front tyres side walls cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2007 32,648 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all exhaust rubbers about to snap

both front tyres side walls cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,846 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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L266 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L266 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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L266 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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