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L678 SSN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,024 mi
Last recorded90,024 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 SSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 90,024 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 90,024 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,379 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 73,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 68,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 63,273 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,838 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 62,798 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,490 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,364 miles

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

exhaust mountings cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,364 miles

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

exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,535 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 54,354 miles

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

rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,354 miles

rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,641 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,641 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 50,596 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,198 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,484 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,484 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,639 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 39,639 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,818 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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L678 SSN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 L678 SSN, 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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L678 SSN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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