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L506 PYB

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 PYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 87,903 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 87,903 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 86,483 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 86,483 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,748 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 82,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 81,435 miles

Both front outer CV joint boots started to split.

O/S headlamp lens cracked.

Fail 12 May 2021 81,435 miles

Both front outer CV joint boots started to split.

O/S headlamp lens cracked.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 80,650 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose perished

Rear shock absorber bushes perished and split but have no movement

Fail 26 May 2020 80,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front flexi brake hose perished

Rear shock absorber bushes perished and split but have no movement

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 78,224 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 78,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seat mounting, outer skin of double skinned panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seat mounting, outer skin of double skinned panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,106 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 77,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Unable to test exhaust emissions due to condition of exhaust system

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,452 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,452 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,917 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,576 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 75,327 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,660 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 74,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,797 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 73,223 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,258 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 72,189 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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L506 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L506 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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L506 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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