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L335 YDF

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,509 mi
Last recorded93,509 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 93,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner minor corrosion in sill

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 93,067 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 93,067 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,939 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

minor corrosion in front cross member

Fail 27 Apr 2023 92,939 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

minor corrosion in front cross member

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,984 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,973 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,944 miles

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

Offside Front outer and inner sill slight corrosion

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 90,944 miles

Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer and inner sill slight corrosion

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,796 miles

Exhaust ; Minor leak at front flange joint & mounting rings perished

Wheel trims , various cover & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,546 miles

Exhaust ; System mounting rubber rings perished

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,546 miles

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

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

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 48 % , o/s lower performance

Brakes ; o/s/r brake backplate appears to be damp , suspect brake fluid leak at wheel cylinder ?

Exhaust ; System mounting rubber rings perished

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,156 miles

Driveshafts ; o/s c.v gaiter deteriorated & n/s gaiter deformed

Steering ; n/s & o/s track rod end ball joints have slight play & seals deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at engine bay (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured by reversing camera (6.3.1d)

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

Brake ; rear brake hose deteriorated

Brake ; rear brake pipe corroded at wheel cylinder

Driveshafts ; o/s c.v gaiter deteriorated & n/s gaiter deformed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering ; n/s & o/s track rod end ball joints have slight play & seals deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 88,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,935 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,645 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,249 miles

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

offside headlight damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/headlight lens cracked

o/s/rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 73,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 71,031 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 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 L335 YDF, 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 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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