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L834 DTA

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

111,694 mi
Last recorded111,694 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL834 DTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 111,694 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 111,694 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on pipe ends over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hangers both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear fog discoloured

Pass 27 Aug 2024 111,346 miles

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

Front both front wheels have slight play whilst jacked.

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded

vehicle has signs of corrosion . underside has areas that have been undersealed/sprayed .

Fail 5 Aug 2024 111,320 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at road wheel whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear body work heavily corroded

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

many previous repairs, all undersealed

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements, may need adjustment or repair

play found at both front road wheels whilst jacked

steering very stiff

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 111,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded fixings and mount rubbers (needs replacement/ repair ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around the door frames both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides in the wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of previous patches / repairs, most have been filled / covered over. there are some patches that have non continuous welds ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush most (5.3.2 (c))

brake readings only just met the requirements may need adjustment/repair.

exhaust is corroded

jacking points on the front heavily corroded

some patches have non continuous welds !

Fail 24 Jul 2023 111,261 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (works whilst indicator stalk is held) (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded fixings and mount rubbers (needs replacement/ repair ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around the door frames both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides in the wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of previous patches / repairs, most have been filled / covered over. there are some patches that have non continuous welds ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush most (5.3.2 (c))

brake readings only just met the requirements may need adjustment/repair.

exhaust is corroded

jacking points on the front heavily corroded

some patches have non continuous welds !

Pass 21 Jul 2022 111,220 miles

Front only front seats have seatbelts

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides and the leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear leaf spring mounts corroded

axle corroded

exhaust corroded especially on the end of pipe

most of the vehicle is corroded it needs cleaning off and treating to prevent further corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

sills becoming corroded n/s & o/s

Fail 29 Jun 2021 111,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Wiring fault causing intermittent operation (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,318 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play found at the road wheel and on the offside

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Cross member corroded heavily

Fail 29 Jan 2020 109,314 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play found at the road wheel and on the offside

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Cross member corroded heavily

Fail 14 Aug 2019 109,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,000 miles

1 x exhaust mount missing

Pass 29 Jul 2017 106,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 106,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 105,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 104,555 miles

adv slight play to nearside rear hub bearing.....

adv spare tyre badly perrished and splitting.....

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,440 miles

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

adv exhaust mounts getting poor condition.....

adv slight corrosion to nearside inner sill....

adv slight play in nearside rear hub bearing....

Fail 27 Jul 2013 102,394 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

adv exhaust mounts getting poor condition.....

adv slight corrosion to nearside inner sill....

adv slight play in nearside rear hub bearing....

Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,562 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,434 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 19 Aug 2011 96,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,813 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 79,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,775 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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L834 DTA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 L834 DTA, 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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L834 DTA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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