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L737 FOA

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL737 FOA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026
Pass 29 May 2025 128,722 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 128,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 128,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 128,309 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 127,902 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubier mounts deteriorating in parts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in parts (5.3.2 (b))

brakes slit binding ?

front wipers poor at times ?

Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,883 miles

Exhaust rubbers are deteriorating / missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 17 Apr 2017 127,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded below area of passenger seat (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rubbers are deteriorating / missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,866 miles

Nearside Front worn below 2.5mm

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 127,817 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake return spring broken

n/s driveshaft support bearing bolts loose

rear towball is fitted upside down

Fail 24 Feb 2015 127,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

handbrake return spring broken

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s driveshaft support bearing bolts loose

Pass 23 Jan 2014 127,504 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers are perished / broken

Fail 20 Jan 2014 127,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rubbers are perished / broken

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,958 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 126,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,843 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 122,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,652 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 116,648 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2010 107,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fan belt lower pulley is "running out of true"

nearside top marker light inoperative

Fail 13 Jan 2010 106,853 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fan belt lower pulley is "running out of true"

nearside top marker light inoperative

Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2008 82,941 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 82,796 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,458 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 70,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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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L737 FOA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L737 FOA, 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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L737 FOA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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