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L27 PNU

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,567 mi
Last recorded64,567 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 PNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,567 miles

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

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

Front exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

corrosion to all under-floor components

Fail 23 Apr 2025 64,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front exhaust shield insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

corrosion to all under-floor components

Fail 15 May 2020 64,567 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,300 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,886 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre in quite poor condition

rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger in poor condition

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

Fail 10 Apr 2012 55,886 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre in quite poor condition

rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger in poor condition

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,448 miles

N/S/R bumper insecure

O/S/F tyre cracked and perished

Spare tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,448 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R bumper insecure

O/S/F tyre cracked and perished

Spare tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,402 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 55,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,014 miles

battery insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2006 54,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

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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L27 PNU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L27 PNU, 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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What year was L27 PNU registered?

L27 PNU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L27 PNU safe to buy?

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