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L338 YDF

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,242 mi
Last recorded77,242 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 YDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,890 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 71,882 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting between chassis leg and suspension strut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 67,119 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,591 miles

Corrosion to offside front underside below step area but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 58,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,179 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 57,179 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,175 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 56,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,902 miles

2 exhaust mounts broken

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 53,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,726 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,721 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,233 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 48,233 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 44,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,327 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,006 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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L338 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L338 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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What year was L338 YDF registered?

L338 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L338 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L338 YDF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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