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L629 TBD

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,406 mi
Last recorded76,406 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL629 TBD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 75,821 miles

Nearside Front cv boot covered in grease

Pass 21 May 2024 75,807 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 75,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 72,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,496 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,025 miles

Offside step corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 68,891 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 68,746 miles

Front Slight rusting at o/s door step area

Fail 18 Jun 2016 68,728 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Slight rusting at o/s door step area

Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 67,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,153 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 56,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 55,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 54,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 53,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 53,492 miles

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

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

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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L629 TBD 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 87.5%.

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 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 L629 TBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L629 TBD registered?

L629 TBD is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L629 TBD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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