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L340 UHU

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 UHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,311 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2025 122,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2025 122,297 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

general under body corrosion

reverse light inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,854 miles

Corrosion to all suspension and chassis items front and rear

Fail 15 Aug 2024 119,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Corrosion to all suspension and chassis items front and rear

Fail 12 Jun 2024 119,844 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam won't stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

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

offside headlamp loose (possible flickering)

Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,720 miles

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

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

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

all sills and inner sills corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

handbrake cable deteriorated/corroded

oil leak

rear panel/crossmember corroded not within prescribed area

steering rack gaters deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded and sections of undercarriage covered in underseal

Fail 1 Jun 2023 108,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

all sills and inner sills corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

handbrake cable deteriorated/corroded

oil leak

rear panel/crossmember corroded not within prescribed area

steering rack gaters deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded and sections of undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 23 May 2022 108,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective due to water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front rack arm inner joint slight movement

Nearside Front step/ wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished in tread

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

underbody had extensive welding to inner and outer sills and rear chassis. all under sealed and oil sprayed

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 108,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective due to water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front rack arm inner joint slight movement

Nearside Front step/ wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished in tread

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

underbody had extensive welding to inner and outer sills and rear chassis. all under sealed and oil sprayed

Pass 21 May 2021 108,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hosees (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front door step and wheel arch corroding.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front door step corroding.

exhaust system corroding

slight oil leak

under body extensive welding to inner and outer sills and rear chassis and cross member all been under sealed and oil sprayed.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 108,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from pipe to calipers x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from pipe to caliper x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure bumper corner mounting corroded off and insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively vehicle has been stood only done about 20 miles (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ingress off water . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight rise and fall (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front door step and wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded vehicle has been stood only done 20 miles (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight rise and fall (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front door step starting to corrode.

exhaust system corroding

slight oil leak

under body extensive welding to inner and outer sills and rear chassis and cross member, under sealed and oil sprayed.

Pass 27 Apr 2019 108,557 miles

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

exhaust corroded

front brake disc's slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,557 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/14c/100 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired Been Welded (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Where brake pipe is secured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired Been Welded (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From load compensator (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Oil firing out of dipstick tube

Oil leak from engine

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

Windscreen surround starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,349 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 106,156 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 106,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,037 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all welding is coated with thick black under seal

near side front tyre side wall is badly perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,122 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

horn

nearside rear tyre perished round outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,122 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

horn

nearside rear tyre perished round outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 100,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 99,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 97,707 miles

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

body repaired

Fail 29 Apr 2010 97,703 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

body repaired

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 93,538 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 93,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s handbrake cable outer covering worn

Pass 5 Aug 2005 91,946 miles

Corrosion starting around rear spring hanger points. †Offside front flitch panel corroded.

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished,recommend replacement as soon as possible.

Fail 4 Aug 2005 91,946 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished

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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L340 UHU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 L340 UHU, 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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L340 UHU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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