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L738 HOL

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,365 mi
Last recorded59,365 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 HOL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,622 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,865 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front inner tie rods worn ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 56,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubbers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt reel noisy

both front seats loose

Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 54,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,555 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,506 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,508 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,393 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 52,393 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,572 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,772 miles

Corossion to rear valance just outside the prescribed area of nerside rear spring hanger

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

corrosion of rear valance making the rear step insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2009 50,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Corossion to rear valance just outside the prescribed area of nerside rear spring hanger

Slight play in offside steering rack

corrosion of rear valance making the rear step insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2008 50,413 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Gas pipes seriously corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,413 miles

Gas pipes seriously corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,501 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Gas pipes corroded

Nearside 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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L738 HOL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L738 HOL, 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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L738 HOL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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