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L536 OYC

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,139 mi
Last recorded71,139 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL536 OYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,139 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached area behind bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area close to suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area close to suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area by door outer seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 69,836 miles

Bumper insecure nsf and osf mounting rotted away (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area by door outer seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,303 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 69,303 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 67,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake Hose Rubbing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/ 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic leg in inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inside and outside,on 2mm and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has bad cracking to sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,095 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside and near wear marks

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to outer wall by rim

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer sidewall slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2016 53,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer sidewall slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,645 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,744 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front inner brake disc has surface corrosion to contact area

both n/s tyres have cuts to sidewall

n/s front tyre worn on inside and outside

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,526 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 45,526 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,316 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,156 miles

1 of centre exhaust rubber's missing

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

offside front cv gaiter slightly perished

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,156 miles

1 of centre exhaust rubber's missing

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

offside front cv gaiter slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,581 miles

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

o/s front tyre , outer sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2011 35,581 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre , outer sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,136 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 27,136 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,470 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 23,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,688 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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L536 OYC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L536 OYC, 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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L536 OYC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L536 OYC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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