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L368 PSC

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL368 PSC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 109,444 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 109,444 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,398 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

drivers seat floor area, corroded, holed,not affecting general strength of area at moment.

Fail 28 May 2024 106,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sense valve to axle flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

drivers seat floor area, corroded, holed,not affecting general strength of area at moment.

Pass 18 May 2023 103,803 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 103,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,953 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 97,948 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 tyre cracked and perished

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

underside of vehicle corroded in areas

Fail 10 Mar 2021 97,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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 tyre cracked and perished

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

underside of vehicle corroded in areas

Fail 16 Feb 2021 97,578 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 tyre cracked and perished

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

underside corrosion in areas

Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,562 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 97,562 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre perrished

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,057 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,870 miles

Centre rear Waist tank insecure

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 90,800 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Centre Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre rear Waist tank insecure

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,360 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,836 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,830 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,675 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,308 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking.

sligh engine oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,568 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake hose metal ferrules corroding.

engine oil leaks

internal silencer noise.

o/s outer cv boot cracking.

o/s steering rack boot damp

slight play o/s steering rack.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 75,568 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake hose metal ferrules corroding.

engine oil leaks

internal silencer noise.

o/s outer cv boot cracking.

o/s steering rack boot damp

slight play o/s steering rack.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,249 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

gas tank repair straps have no locking devices fitted to bolts (i.e locknuts or shakeproof washers). Rear strap has a bolt with no nut - but strap is not insecure or liable to be due to this

o/s/r, o/s/f and front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight blow at exhaust front silencer

Fail 16 Jul 2008 74,242 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

o/s/r, o/s/f and front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight blow at exhaust front silencer

Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,084 miles

clutch slipping

exhaust front silencer holed and blowing slightly

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

one of o/s/f metal brake pipes is corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,082 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust front silencer holed and blowing slightly

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

one of o/s/f metal brake pipes is corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,052 miles

n/s wiper blade slight split at end.

o/a/f seat belt frayed

Fail 21 Jun 2006 72,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s wiper blade slight split at end

o/s/f seat belt frayed.

Pass 13 Jun 2005 70,591 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 70,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L368 PSC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 L368 PSC, 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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L368 PSC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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