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L554 FHO

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

50,142 mi
Last recorded50,142 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 FHO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,142 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded and weak looking.

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 50,142 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear leaf springs corroded and weak looking.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 49,072 miles

Both head lamps have some condensation within producing poor beam images.

Both rear leaf springs appear corroded and weak.

Rear lamp support panel appears in poor condition.

Fail 6 Feb 2023 49,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both head lamps have some condensation within producing poor beam images.

Both rear leaf springs appear corroded and weak.

Rear lamp support panel appears in poor condition.

Spare wheel loose under bonnet but unable to fall from carrier.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,162 miles

Both n/s and o/s/r leaf springs badly corroded and appear weak.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Unable to see leak but possibly coming from manifold joint. Would advise further investigation. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 47,162 miles

Both n/s and o/s/r leaf springs badly corroded and appear weak.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Unable to see leak but possibly coming from manifold joint. Would advise further investigation. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,875 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 44,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,512 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,512 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,129 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,666 miles

Offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,947 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,459 miles

nearside rear brake sticks slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2007 34,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,611 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 31,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L554 FHO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L554 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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L554 FHO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 May 1994.

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