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L867 DRU

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,778 mi
Last recorded68,778 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL867 DRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 68,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 65,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,064 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 63,064 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 60,994 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 57,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened spring inverted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,417 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 56,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,619 miles

Slight exhaust blow from the rear pipe.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,597 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow from the rear pipe.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,093 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,915 miles

both front wiper blades split on edges

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2013 49,910 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split on edges

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 49,652 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 49,652 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,437 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 48,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,047 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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L867 DRU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L867 DRU, 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 L867 DRU registered?

L867 DRU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L867 DRU safe to buy?

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