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L751 LPU

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,901 mi
Last recorded55,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL751 LPU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 55,901 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively 50% rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively 50% rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 55,421 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,083 miles

1 osf brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust blow around front joints

exhaust rear rubber hangers missing

front and rear registration plates degraded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,658 miles

1 front brake on each side at front corroded

both front and rear registration plates faded

middle exhaust mounting adrift and temp repair to rear mounting

os outer sill corroded

osf shock absorber leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2022 54,658 miles

1 front brake on each side at front corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front and rear registration plates faded

middle exhaust mounting adrift and temp repair to rear mounting

os outer sill corroded

osf shock absorber leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,210 miles

1 osf and 1 nsf brake pipes pitted

engine breather hose split

front and rear registration plates faded

play in steering column

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering column bush has slight wear /play

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,169 miles

1 centre exhaust rubber split

both front shock absorbers weeping

front and rear reg plates faded

nsr hand brake performance poor

tiny hole in nsf outer driveshaft gaitor

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,041 miles

nsf brake pipe has slight misting of oil

nsf shock absorber has slight misting of oil

osf brake pipe has slight corrosion

osf shock absorber has sligtht misting of oil

osr wheel bearing has slight play

rear number plate slightly delaminated

top steering column bush has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (7.1.2)

osf brake pipe has slight corrosion

nsf brake pipe has slight misting of oil

nsf shock absorber has slight misting of oil

osf shock absorber has sligtht misting of oil

osr wheel bearing has slight play

rear number plate slightly delaminated

top steering column bush has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,178 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

exhaust blow and exhaust system very corroded

os track rod end has very slight play

osf brake pipe has slight corrosion

osr brake has slight bind when jacked up

osr wheel bearing has slight play

top steering column bush has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,779 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded and has slight blow

ns cv boot poor condition

os track rod end has slight play

osf brake pipe has slight corrosion

slight play in osr wheel bearing

top steering column bush has play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,608 miles

play in upper steering column

Fail 19 Mar 2015 45,571 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in upper steering column

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,771 miles

both front outer cv gaitors splitting

front and rear reg plates faded

fuel pipes splitting

leisure battery insecure

play in steering column

Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,696 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front outer cv gaitors splitting

front and rear reg plates faded

fuel pipes splitting

leisure battery insecure

play in steering column

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,756 miles

one exhaust hanger is broken and others are close to failing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,756 miles

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

one exhaust hanger is broken and others are close to failing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,647 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 34,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L751 LPU 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 73.1%.

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 L751 LPU, 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 L751 LPU registered?

L751 LPU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L751 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L751 LPU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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