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L335 SNG

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,919 mi
Last recorded99,919 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL335 SNG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 99,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various exhaust rubbers perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

general corrosion around windscreen area

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,217 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 88,987 miles

Nearside Front nearside front outer c.v boot

auxiliary belt perished/cracked

corrosion across wheel arch areas

Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 87,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 86,103 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2017 84,214 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 18 May 2016 80,845 miles

O/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished and split

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

Slight leak on O/S/F outer cv boot

Fail 18 May 2016 80,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished and split

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

Slight leak on O/S/F outer cv boot

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,791 miles

Front bumper loose on nearside due to the mounting being rotten

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Front bumper loose on nearside due to the mounting being rotten

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,339 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,851 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 May 2012 70,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2011 69,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 69,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 13 May 2010 66,864 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 66,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 63,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 53,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 53,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2008 53,080 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

silencer mounting rubber rings deteriorated[3]

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,998 miles

surface cracks in n/s/r/ tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2005 50,251 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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L335 SNG is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L335 SNG, 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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L335 SNG is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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