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L453 HYM

1994 Talbot Express

Black Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,677 mi
Last recorded73,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 HYM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,677 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 73,667 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifoild and a joint near box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,925 miles

Both front coil springs look to be incorrect for shock absorbers and not seated properly.

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 64,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster seized. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjuster seized. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Both front coil springs look to be incorrect for shock absorbers and not seated properly.

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Headlamp lens insecure.

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

Pass 20 May 2024 62,253 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 62,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 60,701 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 60,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 60,139 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 55,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 May 2020 53,956 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 26 May 2020 53,956 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 51,560 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 30 May 2018 48,148 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 45,086 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,988 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 44,988 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,502 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 40,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,404 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 48,408 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 44,167 miles

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

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

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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L453 HYM is a 1994 Talbot Express in Black with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L453 HYM, 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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L453 HYM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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