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L391 EBO

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,743 mi
Last recorded71,743 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL391 EBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 71,743 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,768 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pedal has long travel (near limit)

nearside front tyre perishing in treads near to limit

nearside track rod end has slight play in ball joint

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside track rod end ball joint has play in it nearing limit

rear lower engine stabilizer bush broken

small amount of play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2022 70,768 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo pipe split and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front and centre exhaust joints are leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished split in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective both centre rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pedal has long travel (near limit)

front brake reading low

nearside front tyre perishing in treads near to limit

nearside track rod end has slight play in ball joint

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside track rod end ball joint has play in it nearing limit

rear lower engine stabilizer bush broken

small amount of play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,684 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split but still maintaining a seal (2.1.3 (g) (i))

battery loose but cant fall over

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre perishing in tread in places

offside track rod end ball joint dust cover cracking

small amount of play in offside rear wheel bearing

small leak on exhaust from front to centre joint

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,795 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure but cant fall from upright position

brake pipe slightly corroded in centre at clip to chassis

front tyres starting to perish in places in tread

slight tight spot on steering

small leak on exhaust front joint

very slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 11 Sep 2020 68,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure but cant fall from upright position

brake pipe slightly corroded in centre at clip to chassis

front tyres starting to perish in places in tread

slight tight spot on steering

small leak on exhaust front joint

very slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,095 miles

front brake pads wires rubbing against wheel

fuel residue around fuel pump but not leaking at time of test

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside track rod end gaiter split but still maintaining a sealing arrangement

offside headlamp slightly loose

small leaks on exhaust joints

windscreen wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 25 May 2017 67,138 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 67,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,599 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 66,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 66,266 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 66,223 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 66,145 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 29 May 2014 66,143 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,789 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,570 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 60,065 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from sump

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from sump

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,620 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,694 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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L391 EBO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L391 EBO, 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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L391 EBO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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