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L404 HCF

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,086 mi
Last recorded99,086 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 HCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 99,086 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n\s + o\s bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n\s + o\s bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 99,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n\s + o\s bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n\s + o\s bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 99,080 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,086 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OS+NS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 99,080 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 98,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported no support hangers at all present (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe along chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake little effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough rack displays roughness when checking lock to lock in wheel arch (2.2.D.1)

Both rear tyres heavily perished sidewalls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2->3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight bind in rear brake preventing correct wheel bearing check

Oil leak ()

spare wheel insecure in engine bay, could interfere with moving engine parts

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

tyre size 185 r14c

Pass 5 Mar 2016 98,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2015 98,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,707 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 97,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 94,135 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Drivers seat bolt loose

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

Pass 4 May 2012 90,575 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 87,580 miles

both front pad sensor wire's broken

Fail 9 May 2011 87,573 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front pad sensor wire's broken

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,968 miles

ALL EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLITTING

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER CRACKED

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT SIDE TO SIDE TO MOVEMENT IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,674 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

front discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 81,816 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,784 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 74,818 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 74,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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L404 HCF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L404 HCF, 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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L404 HCF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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