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L337 YDF

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL337 YDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 93,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 6 May 2026 93,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 2 May 2025 93,648 miles

undersealed

Pass 13 May 2024 93,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

underseal heavy

Pass 18 May 2023 92,656 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step /sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 92,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step /sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in front inner wings and arches and sills

wear in spring shackle bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2021 92,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in front inner wings and arches and sills

wear in spring shackle bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,653 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 92,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine void to high (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch marked white (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 92,653 miles

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

Direction indicator tell tale inoperative

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 92,653 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator tell tale inoperative

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 92,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vacuum pump casing repaired requires further attention

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,911 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 74,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,814 miles

THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

THE OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP IS DIM.

THE REAR BRAKES WILL NEED SOME ATTENSION IN THE NEAR FUTURE,THE REAR BRAKE APPLICATION/BALANCE IS ON THE LIMIT OF 25%.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,457 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear corroding.

Rear springs showing signs of wear.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Upper of 2 brake pipes going to n/s front hose is corroding.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,455 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear corroding.

NO BRAKES - PIPE BURST DURING TEST.

Rear springs showing signs of wear.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Upper of 2 brake pipes going to n/s front hose is corroding.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,945 miles

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front hose corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear wheel across axle corroding.

N/s front brake works a little slower than o/s.

Rear leaf springs showing signs of wear.

Timing belt cover missing.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front hose corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear wheel across axle corroding.

N/s front brake works a little slower than o/s.

Rear leaf springs showing signs of wear.

Timing belt cover missing.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,632 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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L337 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L337 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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L337 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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