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L721 GCX

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

99,467 mi
Last recorded99,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL721 GCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,467 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody Covered in Grease or Other Material

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,468 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Minor leak of exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Slight play in passenger seat mountings

Fail 24 Jan 2025 99,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Minor leak of exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Slight play in passenger seat mountings

Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,453 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/chassis near tie bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 99,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/chassis near tie bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 99,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,253 miles

Offside corrosion in inner and outer sill sidestep area,non prescribed area

both front inner arches badly corroded, non prescribed areas

Fail 15 Dec 2021 99,253 miles

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

Offside corrosion in inner and outer sill sidestep area,non prescribed area

both front inner arches badly corroded, non prescribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,559 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 97,481 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 97,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 95,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 94,110 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 90,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,940 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 86,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 82,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,971 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,609 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,609 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 19 May 2009 73,051 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 73,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,909 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 68,909 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,720 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 65,714 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clips on offside of vehicle could be a hazard to pedestrians

Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,827 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 59,872 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

clutch stiff in operation!!

os inner driveshaft gaitor insecure!!

osf upper side light not working!!

travell on h/brake!!

Pass 6 Jul 2005 55,478 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 55,468 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damp round nsr back plate!

nsr top marker light not working!

travell on h/brake!

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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L721 GCX is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L721 GCX, 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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L721 GCX is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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