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L495 PYB

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,429 mi
Last recorded102,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 PYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 102,429 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2025 99,230 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2024 96,287 miles

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

corrosion n/s/f outer sill but 14" from belt mount at this time

corrosion starting o/s/f outer arch and under windscreen but not yet sharp edge

exhaust pipe has a corroded and tatty end on it also 2 x center rubbers missing but system still secure

o/s/f window inoperative

park brake approaching service travel limit

whole underside of vehicle including all brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 22 Jun 2024 96,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill @ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion n/s/f outer sill but 14" from belt mount at this time

corrosion starting o/s/f outer arch and under windscreen but not yet sharp edge

exhaust pipe has a corroded and tatty end on it also 2 x center rubbers missing but system still secure

o/s/f window inoperative

park brake approaching service travel limit

whole underside of vehicle including all brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,108 miles

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

both center exhaust rubbers missing but system still secure

corrosion starting o/s/f and o/s/r outer wheel arch's. Also under windscreen but not yet a sharp edge

under side of vehicle including all pipes coated with underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,882 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been repaired and Undersealed

Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been repaired and Undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,584 miles

Offside Inner Lower panel corroded..

Fail 21 Mar 2018 93,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Inner panel corroded..

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,271 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings deterioirated.

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

O/S front inner body sill corroded close to limits.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,235 miles

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPIATLEY

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Fail 24 Oct 2013 90,166 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 90,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 84,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wheel arches corroded

o/s outer sill corroded & holed

rear number plate poor

rear panel corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,147 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wheel arches corroded

o/s outer sill corroded & holed

rear number plate poor

rear panel corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2009 76,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Battery insecure

Fail 28 May 2009 76,989 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,075 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,074 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,118 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 60,118 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust under vehicle

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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L495 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 L495 PYB, 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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L495 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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