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L793 JVN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

47,306 mi
Last recorded47,306 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL793 JVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 47,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 47,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 47,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 47,061 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front inner wing x2 (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 46,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,254 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,759 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 40,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,376 miles

CORRODED & HOLED O/S/F LOWER INNER WING

WATER IN O/S/F HEAD LAMP

Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BUMPER O/S/F INSECURE

CORRODED & HOLED O/S/F LOWER INNER WING

WATER IN O/S/F HEAD LAMP

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,924 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,339 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 32,338 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,619 miles

o/s/f inner arch corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play in o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearing

suspension bushes cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2013 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play in o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearing

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished/cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished/cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,056 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,056 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 25,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,486 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 23,469 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L793 JVN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 L793 JVN, 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 L793 JVN registered?

L793 JVN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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