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L410 HCF

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

39,208 mi
Last recorded39,208 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL410 HCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,208 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 35,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 33,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 33,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all of system corroded and slightly noisy around front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner panelling within 30 cm of suspension mounting - not excessive

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp, reflector deteriorated and beam image very weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished. twin hose system (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear slight fluctuation to rear brake readings and tight spots when wheels rotated by hand

slight perishing and cracking to rear leaf spring and rear lower shockabsorber bushes

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 7.0mm 185R14c 102/100q and 102/100s

Fail 23 Jul 2021 33,899 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all of system corroded and slightly noisy around front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material note twin pipe system (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner panelling within 30 cm of suspension mounting - not excessive

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp, reflector deteriorated and beam image very weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished. twin hose system (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear slight fluctuation to rear brake readings and tight spots when wheels rotated by hand

slight perishing and cracking to rear leaf spring and rear lower shockabsorber bushes

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 7.0mm 185R14c 102/100q and 102/100s

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,801 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 33,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,488 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,703 miles

clutch assembly needs replacing also clutch cable heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 32,703 miles

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

clutch assembly needs replacing also clutch cable heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,217 miles

auxillery battery tray heavilly corroded

if vechicle going back into service advise renewing wiper blades

Fail 29 Jul 2014 32,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Throttle pedal rubber missing

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,426 miles

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

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

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

battery support tray corroded

throttle pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 30,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

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

battery support tray corroded

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,005 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 29,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,747 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 28,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,848 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 26,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 23,132 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 23,128 miles

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

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

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

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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L410 HCF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L410 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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L410 HCF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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