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L920 VPX

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

99,822 mi
Last recorded99,822 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 VPX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 99,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,980 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,497 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,131 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 95,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached 3 mounts snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,942 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 93,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,648 miles

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 May 2018 86,507 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,821 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre mount missing but still secure

Pass 1 May 2015 81,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall.

two exhaust rubbers missing.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,650 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 77,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall.

two exhaust rubbers broken.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 77,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall.

two exhaust rubbers broken.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,700 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,105 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,120 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 70,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 67,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,043 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 67,000 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L920 VPX is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L920 VPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L920 VPX is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 5 May 1994.

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