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L29 FTT

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,248 mi
Last recorded65,248 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 FTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 65,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 65,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,855 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2012 68,839 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

handbrake uneven

Pass 17 May 2012 63,839 miles

handbrake uneven

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,680 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,659 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,907 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 55,506 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2008 55,506 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 54,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 54,179 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chip in O/S/F head light

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Reverse light not working

Under side Battery tray slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 53,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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L29 FTT is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L29 FTT, 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 L29 FTT registered?

L29 FTT is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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