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L622 SSL

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL622 SSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,067 miles

Exhaust system insecure all rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES SHOWING LEFT HAND DIVE PATTERNS (4.1.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS LEGS OUTER NOT FULLY WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced BOTH FRONT OUTER CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Suspension rod mounting has an unsafe modification CROSSMEMBER (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded TO AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail INSICURE IN BRACKET (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BALL JOINT FIXING BOLT SNAPED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDER SECTIONS COVERD IN UNDER SEAL

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BRAKE BACK PLATES (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,983 miles

COVERED IN UNDERSEAL THROUGHOUT

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 79,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

COVERED IN UNDERSEAL THROUGHOUT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 12 May 2021 78,931 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 78,931 miles

Front Upper Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,483 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 78,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight corrosion around battery tray

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,239 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 71,239 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 69,293 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 69,293 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 66,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,221 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 64,220 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,736 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 62,710 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,732 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,076 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 59,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,986 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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L622 SSL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L622 SSL, 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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L622 SSL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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