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L349 DNF

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,056 mi
Last recorded53,056 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 DNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 52,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,451 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,869 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Front discs have corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,519 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 46,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,708 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,503 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,862 miles

Front bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,540 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 26,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L349 DNF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L349 DNF, 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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L349 DNF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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