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L470 ONO

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,327 mi
Last recorded44,327 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 ONO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 44,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,507 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 43,507 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 42,851 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 42,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,439 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 42,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,509 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 41,509 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 39,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,343 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,701 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 37,470 miles

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

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

advise exhaust hangers perished

advise front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,470 miles

advise exhaust hangers perished

advise front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2012 37,225 miles

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

slight freeplay on steering column

tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,225 miles

slight freeplay on steering column

tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 36,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,764 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 35,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,315 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 34,873 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 ONO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L470 ONO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L470 ONO registered?

L470 ONO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L470 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 ONO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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