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L504 PYB

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL504 PYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 124,124 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,185 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 120,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,158 miles

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2023 118,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,362 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x 4 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush n/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion developing o/s front inner wheel arch

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,432 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s & o/s rear spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,815 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 110,926 miles

Exhaust rubbers starting to crack

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,918 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rubbers starting to crack

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 110,709 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 110,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,017 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 110,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,015 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,015 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 102,544 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 102,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,092 miles

osr marker light inop

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,037 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,884 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 81,692 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 81,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,067 miles

Headlamps slightly high

Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,391 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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L504 PYB 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 69%.

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 L504 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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What year was L504 PYB registered?

L504 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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