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L705 LNM

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,027 mi
Last recorded81,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 LNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 81,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,748 miles

corrosion in front crossmember and offside front inner wing and rear leaf spring plate brackets

corrosion in some front brake pipes (limited vision)

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,280 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,081 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,731 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

condensation in o/s h/lamp slightly affecting image

front brake discs corroded

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 12 May 2010 49,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 49,763 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 47,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 45,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,271 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 38,290 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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L705 LNM 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 95.2%.

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 L705 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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L705 LNM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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