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L34 HCK

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,151 mi
Last recorded83,151 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL34 HCK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,151 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General corrosion across chassis, suspension, braking and under-body components.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 83,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General corrosion across chassis, suspension, braking and under-body components.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 82,165 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 81,204 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail outrigger ( inside jacking point ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 72,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,436 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 71,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,400 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 69,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,829 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,334 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 61,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to n/s inner/lower wing at front outside P/AREA,BUT ADVISED TO REPAIR.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 56,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,396 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 46,653 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 46,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L34 HCK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L34 HCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L34 HCK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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