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L494 TUF

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,272 mi
Last recorded74,272 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 TUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 70,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 70,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 70,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

electrical wire running and chafing on body

Pass 28 May 2022 69,115 miles

Front bumper loose

Slight play in both front wheels

Various corrosion to vehicle components and underside

X1 rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 29 May 2021 68,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 66,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 62,717 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,373 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 57,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust mount rubbers perished/cracked.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2015 55,900 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight noise from n/s rear wheelbearing

some exhaust mountings missing but still supported

Pass 21 May 2014 55,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mounting missing

minor oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 55,171 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mounting missing

minor oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 54,215 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 May 2013 54,212 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2012 53,186 miles

N/S wiper slightly smearing

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,146 miles

Cable rubbing on nearside rear shock absorber.

Fail 19 May 2011 52,142 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Cable rubbing on nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 20 May 2010 50,791 miles

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

End of exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2010 50,791 miles

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

End of exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 49,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 47,662 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,662 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 45,152 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 45,152 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,717 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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L494 TUF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel 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 L494 TUF, 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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L494 TUF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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