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L558 EPJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,998 mi
Last recorded88,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 EPJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 88,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 88,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill ref spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 88,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 88,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high headlamp not attached to lower adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high headlamp not attached to lower adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all four rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 30 May 2023 88,248 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

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

both front discs corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear exhaust mounting cracking

Fail 11 May 2023 88,235 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

both side front inner wings corroded

both side inner sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 88,218 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 88,214 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,155 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake discs corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jun 2021 88,155 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake discs corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both hand brake cables in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2020 88,034 miles

Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure 2x rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2019 88,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubber mountings cracking

handbrake cable deteriorated

rear panel corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 87,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubber mountings cracking

handbrake cable deteriorated

rear panel corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

both rear tyres cracking between treads

exhaust corroded and all rubber mountings cracking/perished

handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

both rear tyres cracking between treads

exhaust corroded and all rubber mountings cracking/perished

handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,463 miles

both inner sills corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,412 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside outter sill corroeded

offside outter sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,150 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch cable rubbing drive shaft

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch cable rubbing drive shaft

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,478 miles

All 4 Rubber Exhaust Mountings Perished & Splitting

Clutch Cable Fouling NS Driveshaft

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF Outer CV Gaitor Slightly Damp

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,478 miles

All 4 Rubber Exhaust Mountings Perished & Splitting

Clutch Cable Fouling NS Driveshaft

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF Outer CV Gaitor Slightly Damp

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 82,479 miles

All 4 Exhaust Rubber Mountings Perished & Splitting

Clutch Cable Mounting Bracket Bent Allowing The Cable To Foul The NS Inner Driveshaft Joint

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

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

Fail 10 May 2012 82,479 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 Exhaust Rubber Mountings Perished & Splitting

Clutch Cable Mounting Bracket Bent Allowing The Cable To Foul The NS Inner Driveshaft Joint

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 80,018 miles

N/S Outer C/V Boot Is Greasy But Boot Does Not Appear To Be Split Or Holed

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

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

Rear Brake Hose - Metal Ends Are Very Corroded

Slight Oil Leak - Possibly The Sump Plug

Fail 17 May 2011 80,018 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S Outer C/V Boot Is Greasy But Boot Does Not Appear To Be Split Or Holed

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

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

Rear Brake Hose - Metal Ends Are Very Corroded

Slight Oil Leak - Possibly The Sump Plug

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,055 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,161 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,495 miles

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

exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2008 73,495 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 69,291 miles

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

Coolant leak

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L558 EPJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L558 EPJ, 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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L558 EPJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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