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L548 TVF

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 TVF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 75,896 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember rotten/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced NS & OS under steps no continuous welds on repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair near wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed near wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper bracket corroded/rotten

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

wooden flooring underside poor condition in areas -

Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Very poor condition inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 74,545 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S & N/S - When switched on activates reverse lights (4.5.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Very poor condition inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 72,844 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Impact damage to Fuel Tank

O/S & N/S Front door step inner panels corroded

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,068 miles

Impact damage to fuel tank

Nearside Front Tyre worn low outer band...

Nearside Rear Tyre worn & cracking within treads - would suggest replacement

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,474 miles

Impact damage along front edge of fuel tank

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

O/S/F Brake slightly slow to respond

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 67,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,016 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded in areas and small hole in tail pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2015 65,016 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system heavily corroded in areas and small hole in tail pipe

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,857 miles

O/S DOOR STEP SLIGHTLY CORROADED

O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,857 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S DOOR STEP SLIGHTLY CORROADED

O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA SLIGHTLY CORROADED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER ARMS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,762 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,042 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,563 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 14 Mar 2011 63,563 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,177 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 63,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,719 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 61,718 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

unable to see front brake pad condition.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,357 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2007 57,506 miles

brake servo pipe showing signs of chaffing

engine oil leak

front pads getting low

offside c.v boot getting perished

poor image nearside headlamp

rear shocker mounting bushes getting perished

small hole nearside c.v boot

small hole nearside steering rack boot

some play both track rod ends

Pass 5 May 2006 51,836 miles

engine oil leak

front pads getting low

some play steering rack

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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L548 TVF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L548 TVF, 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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L548 TVF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1994.

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