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L43 FNC

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,400 mi
Last recorded94,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 FNC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 93,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 93,316 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 93,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 92,612 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 90,925 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,028 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,654 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 87,654 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,617 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,095 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,165 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,888 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,459 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,969 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 63,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,303 miles

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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L43 FNC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L43 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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What year was L43 FNC registered?

L43 FNC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 January 1994.

Is L43 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L43 FNC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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