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L36 FNC

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

48,881 mi
Last recorded48,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 FNC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 17 years old

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 48,881 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 17 years old

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 48,851 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen scuttle panel corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 48,851 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen scuttle panel corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,505 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 48,502 miles

Central Front All direction indicators not working indicator lights not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow vacuum pump not working (1.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 47,135 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

offside inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2021 46,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

offside inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2021 46,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185r14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer CV boots cracking.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 46,285 miles

Coolant leak Header tank is empty. Signs of coolant front timing cover of engine. Water pump suspect.

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded and has a hole present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance weak and without full lock up on RBT.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded and has a hole present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 46,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Lower ferrule heavily corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread area fully open, cracking / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Header tank is empty. Signs of coolant front timing cover of engine. Water pump suspect.

Front Headlamp lenses have the remains of Euro deflector stickers fitted.

Hazard warning switch faulty Switch operation poor performance. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded and has a hole present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance weak and without full lock up on RBT.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded and has a hole present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Slight restricted brake movement.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,174 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak Header tank empty. Signs of a fluid leak from cam-belt cover / water-pump area.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittent operation. (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Two metal pipes to flexi pipe T-Piece on rear axle held in place with a cable tie. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,174 miles

Exhaust system insecure X4 Zero rubber rings perished and splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak Header tank empty. Signs of a fluid leak from cam-belt cover / water-pump area.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Remains of sticker. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Remains of sticker. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittent operation. (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Two metal pipes to flexi pipe T-Piece on rear axle held in place with a cable tie. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,496 miles

Front suspension rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,630 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,011 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,003 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,403 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,707 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 37,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 35,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,777 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,749 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 33,745 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,048 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 32,048 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L36 FNC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 L36 FNC, 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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L36 FNC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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