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L356 HVN

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 HVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,620 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,277 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 64,271 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,433 miles

Front wipers - weak operation but clearing screen effectively

slight play in both front track control arm bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,316 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,175 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,043 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,043 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to gain access under bonnet.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,703 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 53,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n.s driveshaft seal leaking slightly.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,491 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,131 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,131 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,885 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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L356 HVN is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L356 HVN, 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 L356 HVN registered?

L356 HVN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L356 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 HVN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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