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L680 SSN

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,890 mi
Last recorded79,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL680 SSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 79,890 miles

Both rear outriggers showing corrosion

Both rear shockers showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Spring eye bush deteriorated

Nearside upper side light inop

Offside Front Top strut mount slight play

Fail 21 May 2025 79,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outriggers showing corrosion

Both rear shockers showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Spring eye bush deteriorated

Nearside upper side light inop

Offside Front Top strut mount slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,849 miles

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

underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 79,847 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,822 miles

near side and off side panel at inner arch corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 79,821 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

near side and off side panel at inner arch corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,817 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step/sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step/sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,493 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 77,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,381 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,753 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm at sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm at sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,430 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,084 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 71,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,150 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,150 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 62,980 miles

Battery housing corroded

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 4 May 2006 62,911 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

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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L680 SSN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L680 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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L680 SSN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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