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L704 LNM

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 LNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,609 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,689 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,415 miles

Offside headlight poor beam pattern

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 59,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,028 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 59,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,624 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

water pump leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,331 miles

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

front discs rusty

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 58,331 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)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs rusty

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,132 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 1 May 2012 57,482 miles

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

o/s front tyre perrished

Pass 7 May 2011 56,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,976 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,639 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2008 48,635 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 4 May 2007 46,192 miles

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 May 2006 43,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 41,576 miles

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

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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L704 LNM 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 75%.

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 L704 LNM, 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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L704 LNM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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