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L581 DTX

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,393 mi
Last recorded42,393 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 DTX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,393 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 42,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,719 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2024 41,719 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2023 40,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,396 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 40,396 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Light unit has water inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,001 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE 20 YEARS OLD AND HEAVILY PERRISHED ADVISE IMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 40,001 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE 20 YEARS OLD AND HEAVILY PERRISHED ADVISE IMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 39,617 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front tyres are 19 years old ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 39,616 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front tyres are 19 years old ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

All 4 tyres 18 years old and heavily perished

Fail 26 Feb 2020 39,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Outline marker lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

All 4 tyres 18 years old and heavily perished

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,871 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front heavily perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,450 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,110 miles

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

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

advise exhaust mounting centre

advise low reading o/s rear foot brake

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise wipers worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,143 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,098 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,176 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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L581 DTX is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L581 DTX, 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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L581 DTX is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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