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L328 NBH

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,553 mi
Last recorded90,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL328 NBH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 90,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at shock absorber support web (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber support web (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front bumper inner support panel corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside lower battery (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber support web (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front bumper inner support panel corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 89,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside lower battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber support web (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper inner support corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 89,330 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper inner support corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,220 miles

Front bumper inner support corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of n\s front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,522 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber hangers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear sections of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of n/s front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear lower edge of o/s rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 87,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced pad contact to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced pad contact to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s and o/s rear spring ,rear mounting plates corroded

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 85,817 miles

Body has surface corrosion and wheel arches slightly corroded

Engine and gearbox have slight oil leak

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

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

Suspension has surface corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 85,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body has surface corrosion and wheel arches slightly corroded

Engine and gearbox have slight oil leak

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

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

Suspension has surface corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 83,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear baby seat

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,419 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear baby seat

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,415 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes have been greased and under sealed

exhaust rubbers perished and split

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes have been greased and under sealed

exhaust rubbers perished and split

offside side sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 76,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes have been greased and under sealed

exhaust rubbers perished and split

Fail 8 Mar 2014 76,908 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes have been greased and under sealed

exhaust rubbers perished and split

Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,305 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 74,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

cant open fuel cap

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrossion os outer sill

Fail 25 Feb 2012 71,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrossion os outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,580 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play at power rack n/s and o/s

steering rack starting to get harsh

temp repair on front lower exhaust mounting

Fail 18 Feb 2011 68,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play at power rack n/s and o/s

steering rack starting to get harsh

temp repair on front lower exhaust mounting

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,552 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,313 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 60,313 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nsf outer cv boot perished

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,758 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 56,720 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,964 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,301 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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L328 NBH is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L328 NBH, 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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L328 NBH is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 July 1994.

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