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L470 LBM

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

56,277 mi
Last recorded56,277 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 LBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,277 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 56,277 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubbers missing but supported ok (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 55,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubbers missing but supported ok (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 4 rubbers broken & remaining are cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 53,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 4 rubbers broken & remaining are cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 52,514 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,621 miles

corrosion around n/s/f corner of windscreen and tops of doors

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,943 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,621 miles

repairs made to exhaust hangers

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,330 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,316 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 36,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

exhaust rubber mounts perished x4

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,733 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 35,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,987 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,987 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,157 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,028 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,380 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,770 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 20,075 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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L470 LBM 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 65.5%.

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 L470 LBM, 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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L470 LBM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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