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L292 UCA

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,038 mi
Last recorded69,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL292 UCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 69,038 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 69,038 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 59,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corrosion outside suspension zone

Pass 12 Mar 2022 53,963 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,197 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,594 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 47,589 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,119 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,177 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,239 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,676 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general condition of some suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,956 miles

condition of TOW BAR mounting .

Fail 15 Jan 2014 38,929 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condition of TOW BAR mounting .

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,905 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,829 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,708 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber top bushes slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 90,061 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L292 UCA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L292 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L292 UCA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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