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L39 SEG

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

52,835 mi
Last recorded52,835 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL39 SEG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 52,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,814 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering slightly stiff

Fail 7 Aug 2024 51,814 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering slightly stiff

Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,811 miles

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE IIGHT INOP

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 50,811 miles

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE IIGHT INOP

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment STEARING COLUMN BOLT LOOSE (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 49,810 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 49,810 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,886 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 46,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,128 miles

Both outer driveshaft gaitors age cracking

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn poor - requires attention

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,125 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer driveshaft gaitors age cracking

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn poor

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 45,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Fail 13 May 2017 45,218 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Pass 20 May 2016 40,532 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

customer requested rear brake service

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,223 miles

customer requested rear brake service

Pass 20 May 2014 39,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,449 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 38,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,595 miles

offside rear top marker light not working.

Pass 12 May 2009 33,594 miles

nearside mirror cracked.

Fail 21 May 2008 31,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 29,757 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2006 28,198 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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L39 SEG is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L39 SEG, 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 L39 SEG registered?

L39 SEG is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L39 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L39 SEG shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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