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L909 VPX

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL909 VPX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,920 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Windscreen showing signs of delamination at corners

Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,182 miles

Lower Gearbox mount defective

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen showing signs of delamination at corners

Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,604 miles

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen showing signs of delamination at corners

Fail 11 Jun 2024 113,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen showing signs of delamination at corners

Pass 1 Jun 2023 107,580 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 107,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 107,171 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 106,941 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 106,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel in engine bay but no leak visible

Pass 14 Jul 2018 104,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,384 miles

some exhaust hangers missing exhaust still fully supported

Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 102,718 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 101,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2015 101,924 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 100,830 miles

1 silencer mounting rubber broken

PARK BRAKE PAWL TEETH WORN

Fail 5 Feb 2014 100,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1 silencer mounting rubber broken

PARK BRAKE PAWL TEETH WORN

Pass 9 Feb 2013 98,965 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,965 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,569 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,143 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,416 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 93,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,170 miles

slight brake bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2006 91,193 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some sideways movment on parking brake leaver

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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L909 VPX is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L909 VPX, 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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L909 VPX is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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