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L551 FHO

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,715 mi
Last recorded51,715 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 FHO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,715 miles

Both rear leaf spring bushes and shackle bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front suspension prescribed area slightly corroded in inner wheel arch

Fail 29 Jul 2025 51,704 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle started to over heat and was failing on lambda before test was aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear leaf spring bushes and shackle bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded and has a slight leak of gases from centre joint

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front suspension prescribed area slightly corroded in inner wheel arch

Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,418 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 45,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 45,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,635 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 44,635 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,499 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust mounting rubbers in very poor condition

front discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust mounting rubbers in very poor condition

front discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,065 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 36,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,598 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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L551 FHO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L551 FHO, 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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L551 FHO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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