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L844 VAE

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

69,282 mi
Last recorded69,282 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 VAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,282 miles

General surface corrosion underside

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,585 miles

General surface corrosion underside

Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear body corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2023 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear body corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,708 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,395 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 64,395 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 62,991 miles

Central Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire at lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,480 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 60,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,912 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,046 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front chassis outrigger corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 23 Jan 2013 57,046 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front chassis outrigger corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,034 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,483 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,457 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

chassis corroding in various places

hole osf inner arch

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,544 miles

can't see front brakes

exhaust deteriating badly

fan belt loose

hole osf inner arch

osr spring hanger rusting

play in steering rack

rusting around windscreen

slight play in steering uj

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,693 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 44,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,120 miles

slight play front track rod ends

slight play in steering ball joints

slight play osf inner cv joint

Fail 23 Jan 2008 41,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

slight play front track rod ends

slight play in steering ball joints

slight play osf inner cv joint

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,137 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 40,137 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,385 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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L844 VAE is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L844 VAE, 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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L844 VAE is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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