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L750 WKV

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,831 mi
Last recorded77,831 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL750 WKV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,831 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 76,787 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 76,771 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 74,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 72,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,918 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 69,918 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,488 miles

headlight defectors fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2021 68,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlight defectors fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 63,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,685 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 53,914 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 53,905 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 53,362 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 50,841 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,786 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 50,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,702 miles

advise nearside outer cv boot damp borderline

both rear brake plates damp

Fail 29 Jan 2008 49,688 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise nearside outer cv boot damp borderline

both rear brake plates damp

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 49,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,363 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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L750 WKV is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L750 WKV, 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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What year was L750 WKV registered?

L750 WKV is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L750 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L750 WKV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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