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L284 CFJ

1994 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,746 mi
Last recorded76,746 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 CFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 76,746 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 76,400 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 76,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,356 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,894 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 72,894 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,389 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,382 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 64,363 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,883 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 62,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ..lower sill/step...(chalked) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/wheel arch...(chalked) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step,under vehicle....(chalked) (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,747 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,611 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front inner/under steps corroded,but not prescribed area,or holed at time of test

both steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 4 May 2012 62,162 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,068 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 55,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,931 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 53,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2007 53,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear brake has slight binding

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,509 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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L284 CFJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L284 CFJ, 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 L284 CFJ registered?

L284 CFJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L284 CFJ safe to buy?

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