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L270 TWS

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

129,163 mi
Last recorded129,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL270 TWS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,163 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 129,162 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 127,358 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 126,377 miles

Offside Front inner panel corroded not within fail criteria

Offside Outer sill corroded not within fail criteria

rear water tank could become insecure when filled needs proper straps fitting

Fail 16 Jun 2023 126,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exsess co and hc blocking intake filter (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front inner panel corroded not within fail criteria

Offside Outer sill corroded not within fail criteria

rear water tank could become insecure when filled needs proper straps fitting

Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,539 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,667 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,971 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 120,959 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs poor /long brake pedal travel

play at offside front lower ball joint near legal limit

rear leaf springs inverted

seepage from power steering rack

some prescribed areas under sealed unable to determine condition

Fail 10 Oct 2016 113,304 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs poor /long brake pedal travel

play at offside front lower ball joint near legal limit

rear leaf springs inverted

seepage from power steering rack

some prescribed areas under sealed unable to determine condition

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,365 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,356 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,139 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 101,121 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 101,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Both Rear Springs Starting to Get Weak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 97,053 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,688 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

emissions just pass - rear road leaf springd tired

engine slightly smokey

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear leaf no 3 leaf displaced

emissions just pass

Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,201 miles

Advise.rear exhaust box insecure.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,187 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 86,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f lower battery tray corroding

n/s/r light lense damaged

rear springs weak

some play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 84,611 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

heavy cracking n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tie bar bush perishing

play in top steering colum bush

security of n/s/f seat

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

auxilury battery insecure

heavy cracking to both front & nearside rear inner tyre walls

slight damage nearside rear lamp lens

Fail 25 Aug 2006 80,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

auxilury battery insecure

heavy cracking to both front & nearside rear inner tyre walls

slight damage nearside rear lamp lens

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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L270 TWS is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L270 TWS, 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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L270 TWS is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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