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L390 UNJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,166 mi
Last recorded91,166 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 UNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,166 miles

all brake pipes have been covered in grease or underseal...................... underide of van is covered in undereal

Fail 10 Feb 2026

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes have been covered in grease or underseal...................... underide of van is covered in undereal

Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,889 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 89,885 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 Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 84,526 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 84,526 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,099 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 83,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 83,096 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired n/s and o/s inner and outer sills n/s and o/s/f inner wheel arches and bumper riggers n/s ands o/s/r panels and corners (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch near bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inside arch old repair split away from chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch near bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,305 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and mid section. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

unable to clearly see front brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,478 miles

*** DRIVERS DOOR LATCH POOR ***

*** O/S/R WATER TANK PIPE LEALING AND INSECURE ***

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,504 miles

*** o/s/f door lock poor,has to be "slammed" to lock ***

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,504 miles

*** o/s/f door lock poor,has to be "slammed" to lock ***

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,418 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f wheel arch corroded and holed corrosion not projecting outwards

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,676 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,676 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 42,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,287 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 37,024 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,024 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,988 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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L390 UNJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L390 UNJ, 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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L390 UNJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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