Considering a Talbot express 1994 (1 Viewer)

[Rlee5]

I'm not yet fully decided but I have seen an immaculate 1994 Talbot express 1994 2l petrol autosleeper which I am considering I like the retro look but would like honest opinion is it worth while pursuing. Are they still holding their value and for £8995 is this overpriced.
There are a few corrosion issues on mot advisories but nothing major. Are they really very sluggish and very poor mpg

 

[chaser]

I think they are getting very hard to get spares for now.
Wildbill is the man for them

 

[Jim]

Ours was actually called the "Slug" it was an 92 Auto-Trail on a Talbot. Took it all over Europe, overloaded by at least 1 ton. The mountains were slow-going up and scary coming down. We have nothing but happy memories of it.

 

[Mzracer]

I'm not yet fully decided but I have seen an immaculate 1994 Talbot express 1994 2l petrol autosleeper which I am considering I like the retro look but would like honest opinion is it worth while pursuing. Are they still holding their value and for £8995 is this overpriced.
There are a few corrosion issues on mot advisories but nothing major. Are they really very sluggish and very poor mpg

I tend to have fairly old motorhomes, however I think that 1994 is getting on a bit and spares maybe an issue.

Be careful.

 

[chaser]

.I tend to have fairly old motorhomes, however I think that 1994 is getting on a bit and spares maybe an issue.

Be careful.

Hard to get your head round that 1994 is thirty years ago , seems like yesterday to me .

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[3 cabbages]

Useful link to ask the same questions . https://talbotoc.com/

 

[Mzracer]

Hard to get your head round that 1994 is thirty years ago , seems like yesterday to me .

I know the feeling, the trouble is the older we get the more that time goes into free fall.

 

[eddie]

Lyn and I bought our 1998 Talbot Express Autohomes Highwayman new for £14,900

It drove well, and took us and three small boys to Italy a week later

Started a lifelong love so must have been good

 

[EuroTrotters]

I would carry on searching.

Diesel with Power steering

 

[gpat]

Lyn and I bought our 1998 Talbot Express Autohomes Highwayman new for £14,900

It drove well, and took us and three small boys to Italy a week later

Started a lifelong love so must have been good

How would you feel about buying it back? I could do with getting shut of it.

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[eddie]

I would carry on searching.

Diesel with Power steering

But, Diesel in the eighties was dire

Our petrol handled the Alps

 

[gpat]

I would carry on searching.

Diesel with Power steering

The Peugeot petrol engine drinks fuel and doesn't have enough power to blow the froth of a cappuccino.

 

[gpat]

But, Diesel in the eighties was dire

Our petrol handled the Alps

That's a good point. It would have been in good nick when it was new though.

 

[eddie]

That's a good point. It would have been in good nick when it was new though.

It was a really expensive option, one that we couldn’t afford, we were only kids

 

[Winger]

Useful link to ask the same questions . https://talbotoc.com/

+1 for this link, my two previous vans were Talbots and I used this forum extensively.

Re parts, they are out there but you need to know where to look.
The guys in the link always give sincere advice.

Expect circa 24mpg
At that price in my experience it should be in mint condition with no advisories for rust

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[oldiesontour]

Back when it was new it was viewed in the trade as terrible..... Don't walk away..
Run away!

 

[pappajohn]

There are better and cheaper out there.
Well overpriced in my opinion

 

[chaser]

There are better and cheaper out there.
Well overpriced in my opinion

According to others for sale on eBay it's about 4 grand too dear.

 

[gus-lopez]

I had a 1989mine was diesel. Hard to find in the Uk without rust.
For spares ; No;1Gear in Chard ,Somerset.
https://www.no1gear.net/


Autodoc Uk also carry 99% of everything you will also ever need.

I would carry on searching.

Diesel with Power steering

You can easily modify the steering ,if it has no power, to electric for about 150 quid using corsa B steering column & online controller.
I never found the unassisted steering a problem though.

If it is in good condition ,especially underneath, the price isn't out the way.Here in spain a decent,original national one, will now easily cost around 15k euros

 

[oldiesontour]

I had a 1989mine was diesel. Hard to find in thUk without rust.
For spares ; No;1Gear in Chard ,Somerset.
https://www.no1gear.net/


Autodoc Uk also carry 99% of everything you will also ever need.


You can easily modify the steering ,if it has no power, to electric for about 150 quid using corsa B steering column & online controller.
I never found the unassisted steering a problem though.

If it is in good condition ,especially underneath, the price isn't out the way.Here in spain a decent,original national one, will now easily cost around 15k euros

Good of you to give links to spares, If op buys it that will quickly become invaluable

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[Rlee5]

+1 for this link, my two previous vans were Talbots and I used this forum extensively.

Re parts, they are out there but you need to know where to look.
The guys in the link always give sincere advice.

Expect circa 24mpg
At that price in my experience it should be in mint condition with no advisories for rust

Thanks for your advice. Do you think this could be expensive.
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L968 PAL

TALBOT EXPRESS​

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Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Date registered
24 June 1994
MOT valid until
26 October 2024
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Date tested
27 October 2023
PASS
Mileage
92,499 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
7404 4368 3272
Expiry date
26 October 2024
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
• oil leaks

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
27 October 2023
FAIL
Mileage
92,499 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
3916 3776 7953
Repair immediately (major defects):

• Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
• oil leaks

What are defects and advisories?

---

Date tested
27 October 2023
FAIL
Mileage
92,499 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
1574 8098 7737
Repair immediately (major defects):

• Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
• Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
• oil leaks

What are defects and advisories?

---

Date tested
8 February 2023
PASS
Mileage
83,161 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
9019 0345 6346
Expiry date
7 February 2024

---

Date tested
1 February 2023
FAIL
Mileage
83,161 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
1657 3477 6581
Repair immediately (major defects):

• Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
• Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
• Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
• Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

What are defects?

---

Date tested
13 January 2022
PASS
Mileage
67,625 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
1902 0519 1811
Expiry date
12 January 2023
Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):

• Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,rear (1.1.11 (c))
• Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
• Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
5 January 2021
PASS
Mileage
67,085 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
9925 3182 1826
Expiry date
4 January 2022
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both nearside tyres cracking in sidewalls
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
29 December 2020
FAIL
Mileage
67,085 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
4248 4791 8810
Repair immediately (major defects):

• Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both nearside tyres cracking in sidewalls
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

What are defects and advisories?

---

Date tested
24 June 2019
PASS
Mileage
66,616 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
4642 5514 7169
Expiry date
29 December 2020
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both nearside tyres sidewalls perishing
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
22 June 2019
FAIL
Mileage
66,616 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
2980 5194 1319
Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):

• Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
• Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
• Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
• Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both nearside tyres sidewalls perishing
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What are defects and advisories?

---

Date tested
3 July 2018
PASS
Mileage
66,139 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
4592 5052 9607
Expiry date
6 July 2019

---

The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018
Defects are now categorised according to their severity - dangerous, major, and minor. Find out more.

---

Date tested
7 July 2017
PASS
Mileage
65,101 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
3763 3088 2088
Expiry date
6 July 2018
Advisory notice item(s)

• Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
• Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
4 May 2011
PASS
Mileage
64,778 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
8179 4452 1117
Expiry date
3 May 2012

---

Date tested
28 August 2009
FAIL
Mileage
63,965 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
8221 8004 9239
Reason(s) for failure

• Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
• Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advisory notice item(s)

• very slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm

What are failures and advisories?

---

Date tested
28 August 2009
PASS
Mileage
63,965 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
1241 1084 9211
Expiry date
27 August 2010
Advisory notice item(s)

• very slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
26 July 2008
PASS
Mileage
62,242 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
5411 9860 8204
Expiry date
25 July 2009
Advisory notice item(s)

• Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
16 July 2007
PASS
Mileage
60,244 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
5417 0709 7147
Expiry date
15 July 2008
Advisory notice item(s)

• blow from exhaust system borderline

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
21 April 2006
PASS
Mileage
56,295 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
6746 4191 6156
Expiry date
20 April 2007

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[oldiesontour]

Yes

 

[Rlee5]

I tend to have fairly old motorhomes, however I think that 1994 is getting on a bit and spares maybe an issue.

Be careful.

Thanks for your caution

 

[poppycamper]

The only comment I can make is we had a Kontiki many years ago with 2ltr petrol engine and its umph was dire..
When on motorway you followed the lorrys because the minute you tried to overtake as soon as you hit the bow wave the lorry was pushing out you went no further because the van did not have enough power to break through so you were left with no option other than slide back in behind and follow him...

 

[Barclaybasher]

Only done 11k miles 2006 - 2022 then 16k in a year....needs explanation

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[Nanniemate]

Thanks for your advice. Do you think this could be expensive.
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L968 PAL

TALBOT EXPRESS​

Check another vehicle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Date registered
24 June 1994
MOT valid until
26 October 2024
Get an MOT reminder by email or text.
Download test certificates
If you think the MOT expiry date or any of the vehicle details are wrong: contact DVSA.
Show all sections

MOT history, Check mileage recorded at test, expiry date, and test outcome, Hide​

Date tested
27 October 2023
PASS
Mileage
92,499 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
7404 4368 3272
Expiry date
26 October 2024
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
• oil leaks

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
27 October 2023
FAIL
Mileage
92,499 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
3916 3776 7953
Repair immediately (major defects):

• Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
• oil leaks

What are defects and advisories?

---

Date tested
27 October 2023
FAIL
Mileage
92,499 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
1574 8098 7737
Repair immediately (major defects):

• Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
• Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
• oil leaks

What are defects and advisories?

---

Date tested
8 February 2023
PASS
Mileage
83,161 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
9019 0345 6346
Expiry date
7 February 2024

---

Date tested
1 February 2023
FAIL
Mileage
83,161 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
1657 3477 6581
Repair immediately (major defects):

• Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
• Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
• Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
• Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

What are defects?

---

Date tested
13 January 2022
PASS
Mileage
67,625 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
1902 0519 1811
Expiry date
12 January 2023
Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):

• Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,rear (1.1.11 (c))
• Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
• Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
5 January 2021
PASS
Mileage
67,085 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
9925 3182 1826
Expiry date
4 January 2022
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both nearside tyres cracking in sidewalls
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
29 December 2020
FAIL
Mileage
67,085 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
4248 4791 8810
Repair immediately (major defects):

• Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both nearside tyres cracking in sidewalls
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

What are defects and advisories?

---

Date tested
24 June 2019
PASS
Mileage
66,616 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
4642 5514 7169
Expiry date
29 December 2020
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both nearside tyres sidewalls perishing
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
22 June 2019
FAIL
Mileage
66,616 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
2980 5194 1319
Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):

• Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
• Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
• Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
• Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• both nearside tyres sidewalls perishing
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What are defects and advisories?

---

Date tested
3 July 2018
PASS
Mileage
66,139 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
4592 5052 9607
Expiry date
6 July 2019

---

The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018
Defects are now categorised according to their severity - dangerous, major, and minor. Find out more.

---

Date tested
7 July 2017
PASS
Mileage
65,101 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
3763 3088 2088
Expiry date
6 July 2018
Advisory notice item(s)

• Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
• Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
4 May 2011
PASS
Mileage
64,778 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
8179 4452 1117
Expiry date
3 May 2012

---

Date tested
28 August 2009
FAIL
Mileage
63,965 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
8221 8004 9239
Reason(s) for failure

• Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
• Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advisory notice item(s)

• very slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm

What are failures and advisories?

---

Date tested
28 August 2009
PASS
Mileage
63,965 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
1241 1084 9211
Expiry date
27 August 2010
Advisory notice item(s)

• very slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
26 July 2008
PASS
Mileage
62,242 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
5411 9860 8204
Expiry date
25 July 2009
Advisory notice item(s)

• Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
16 July 2007
PASS
Mileage
60,244 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
5417 0709 7147
Expiry date
15 July 2008
Advisory notice item(s)

• blow from exhaust system borderline

What are advisories?

---

Date tested
21 April 2006
PASS
Mileage
56,295 miles
Test location
View test location

MOT test number
6746 4191 6156
Expiry date
20 April 2007

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Oh dear. Looks like it's been left standing for some time. Does this relate to change of ownership.
If it was sold and then used a lot thus would explain high milage
Are there any servicing repair documents/receipts

Even if there were sorry I wouldn't

 

[jongood]

I would carry on searching.

Diesel with Power steering

Diesel talbots at that time were very noisy and quite slow. All versions shared a lottery gearchange.

 

[billym]

We had ours from 2013 to 2016.

The only repair( or improvement) we did to it was a new engine battery tray

It was a brilliant, well designed camper

 

[EuroTrotters]

Diesel talbots at that time were very noisy and quite slow. All versions shared a lottery gearchange.

I don’t know much about them. So maybe, discount my relply.

I do know I wouldn’t of swapped my 2 litre twin carb VW T2 for a petrol transit back in the day.

 

[EuroTrotters]

I had a 1989mine was diesel. Hard to find in the Uk without rust.
For spares ; No;1Gear in Chard ,Somerset.
https://www.no1gear.net/


Autodoc Uk also carry 99% of everything you will also ever need.


You can easily modify the steering ,if it has no power, to electric for about 150 quid using corsa B steering column & online controller.
I never found the unassisted steering a problem though.

If it is in good condition ,especially underneath, the price isn't out the way.Here in spain a decent,original national one, will now easily cost around 15k euros

Maybe we should start (you) should start an import business!