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L274 UMB

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,028 mi
Last recorded53,028 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 UMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 49,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,194 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 48,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,509 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 46,509 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 30 May 2017 45,187 miles

Both front tyres have split on outer sidewalls.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Recommend replacement of front tyres due to condition.

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 43,575 miles

Both front tyres have split on outer sidewalls.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight cracking to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 40,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre cracking.

Pass 25 May 2012 40,775 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear brake slightly sticking.o/s and n/s front brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 19 May 2011 40,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 40,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 May 2009 40,378 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 40,361 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,113 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,445 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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L274 UMB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L274 UMB, 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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L274 UMB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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