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L654 EDV

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,387 mi
Last recorded29,387 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 EDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 29,387 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 29,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 28,466 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 27,782 miles

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

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

washers poor in operation

Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,669 miles

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

all underside components showing corrosion

Pass 29 May 2018 25,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside components showin corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 23,113 miles

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

suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front body corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2014 21,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,530 miles

Clutch pedal very heavy

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 21,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch pedal very heavy

Pass 30 Jun 2012 21,489 miles

battery insecure

main beam warning lamp not working

nearside front headlamp light output reduced

wiring on battery insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2012 21,489 miles

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

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

battery insecure

main beam warning lamp not working

nearside front headlamp light output reduced

wiring on battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2011 21,135 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

nearside front headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,761 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system very rusty

os cv boot damp with grease

os wiper blade is split

steering slightly rough ,pas oil low?

Fail 16 Sep 2009 20,761 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system very rusty

os cv boot damp with grease

os wiper blade is split

steering slightly rough ,pas oil low?

Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,096 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 18,096 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,285 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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L654 EDV is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L654 EDV, 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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L654 EDV is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L654 EDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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