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L816 NRR

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 NRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind front and rear bumpers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,231 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 93,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,930 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower battery carrier rusted

Front bumper metal support very rusted

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both leaf springs very rusted

Fail 15 Jun 2023 89,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle will not idle and runs very rough to carry out test correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on leg inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower battery carrier rusted

Front bumper metal support very rusted

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both leaf springs very rusted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,972 miles

Coolant level low

Drivers seat back slightly loose in upright position

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Inner body sill corroded "Outside of prescribed area"

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 87,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant level low

Drivers seat back slightly loose in upright position

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Inner body sill corroded "Outside of prescribed area"

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,117 miles

Central exhaust mount perished.

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 15 Jun 2021 85,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake lever mounting area. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades smearing.

Central exhaust mount perished.

Handbrake return spring broken.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner CV Gaiter loose on shaft.

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

Offside Outer CV Gaiter weeping grease.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,602 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked on outer sidewalls

Indicator tell tale warning lamp not working but audible tell tale heard

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside inner CV boot loose but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,520 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting broken on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier only held with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both shock lower bush are very deteriorated but there are no play at this time

fuel cap seal is perished and cracked but still appears to seal

parking brake return spring broken

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,520 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting broken on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier only held with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both shock lower bush are very deteriorated but there are no play at this time

fuel cap seal is perished and cracked but still appears to seal

parking brake return spring broken

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper mount very corroded and broken away but bumper was still secure at time of test

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier cable tied in place (4.13 (a) (i))

parking brake return relay lever return spring corroded and broken

sounds like the exhaust manifold is leak but unable to say for certain

Fail 12 Jun 2018 82,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper mount very corroded and broken away but bumper was still secure at time of test

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier cable tied in place (4.13 (a) (i))

parking brake return relay lever return spring corroded and broken

sounds like the exhaust manifold is leak but unable to say for certain

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside hand brake cable rubbed through

Fail 2 Jun 2017 81,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside hand brake cable rubbed through

Pass 6 May 2016 81,235 miles

Brake ferrules corroded (all)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure n/s

Rear damper bushes perished (all)

Rear wheel bearing slight play

front suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2016 81,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x rubbers missing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure n/s

Nearside Rear wheel bearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing

front suspension components corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 80,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Main Battery secured with tie wraps

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,162 miles

floor corroded

under body corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 80,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

floor corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 80,003 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front out riggers excessively corroded by jacking points

both front tierod bushes slightly worn

both outer sills corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

n/s/f bumper mounting excessively corroded

n/s/r lamp cluster loose at bottom

o/s/r inner and outer sills excessively corroded

surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

wiper blades split

Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,017 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front out riggers excessively corroded by jacking points

both front tierod bushes slightly worn

both outer sills corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

n/s/f bumper mounting excessively corroded

n/s/r lamp cluster loose at bottom

o/s/r inner and outer sills excessively corroded

surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

wiper blades split

Fail 27 Feb 2012 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

battery loose

nearside and offside out riggers corroded by jacking points

nearside inner drive shaft boot slightly insecure on housing

nearside rear lamp slightly insecure at bottom

slight corrosion front cross member

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

nearside and offside out riggers corroded by jacking points

nearside inner drive shaft boot slightly insecure on housing

nearside rear lamp slightly insecure at bottom

slight corrosion front cross member

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,769 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f & o/s/f out riggers corroded by jacking points

n/s/r light lower mountings loose

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery light on

fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f out riggers corroded by jacking points

n/s/r light lower mountings loose

slight binding n/s/r brake

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,089 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 79,089 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaking from sump

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 75,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 74,551 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 74,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,191 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 71,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L816 NRR is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L816 NRR, 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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L816 NRR is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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