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L457 KGM

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 KGM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 95,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 95,094 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head signs (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective becoming dull / corrosion (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play and noise (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area wheel side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corner area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corner area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount poor condition and soft movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on corner area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp while indicator working (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corner area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,772 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 88,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,248 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to n/s inner wing area

Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to n/s inner wing area

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,319 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both cv boot perishing

exhaust tail pipe starting to corroded

front metal brake pipes heavily undersealed

front o/s and n/s tie bar bushes perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,319 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis top (under headlight ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front metal brake pipes heavily undersealed

front o/s and n/s tie bar bushes perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excessive corrosion to o/s/f inner wing under bonnet area [not perscribed area]

moderate corrosion to o/s/f inner step area

slight perishing to o/s/f outer c/v boot

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,894 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excessive corrosion to o/s/f inner wing under bonnet area [not perscribed area]

moderate corrosion to o/s/f inner step area

slight perishing to o/s/f outer c/v boot

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside wing mirror glass

slight corrosion to offside front inner step area

Fail 10 Jan 2014 63,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside wing mirror glass

slight corrosion to offside front inner step area

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion around o/s/f inner step area

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion around o/s/f inner step area

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,034 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 53,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,187 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 48,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,087 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 42,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake hose perished

Fail 18 Sep 2009 41,391 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake hose perished

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,084 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,972 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,443 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 33,768 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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L457 KGM is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L457 KGM, 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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L457 KGM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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