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L84 VOW

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,910 mi
Last recorded95,910 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL84 VOW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,910 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers heavily perished (6.1.2 (a))

front crash bar corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2025 94,825 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 94,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 93,738 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion across front crash bar

corrosion inner wheel arch o/s/f

Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple holes in tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion across front bumper support

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Apr 2022 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

front bumper mounting bar corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 92,666 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/f brake pads friction material loose of its backing plate (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted o/s/f brake pads friction material loose of its backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

front bumper mounting bar corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 91,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,040 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,879 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,131 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

footbrake pedal has a lot of travel

Fail 14 Jun 2012 82,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

footbrake pedal has a lot of travel

Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,753 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 81,738 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,812 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 74,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 73,310 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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L84 VOW is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L84 VOW, 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 L84 VOW registered?

L84 VOW is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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