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L562 FHO

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,291 mi
Last recorded78,291 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 FHO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,291 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 67,954 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,844 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material // front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside undersill corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 67,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material // front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside undersill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear/ front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 67,554 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear/ front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 67,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,135 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,518 miles

o/s/r brake is lightly binding

some rear brake pipes are lightly rusted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,169 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 62,152 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,357 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,753 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,824 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,035 miles

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,910 miles

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

washer slightly un der powered

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,644 miles

rear passenger seats of wooden construction with seatbelts attatched to floor where visible.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,640 miles

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

rear passenger seats of wooden construction with seatbelts attatched to floor where visible.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,681 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 53,681 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

removed holder from swept area of windscreen.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front and offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,872 miles

front tyres sidewalls slight cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,300 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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L562 FHO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L562 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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What year was L562 FHO registered?

L562 FHO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 March 1994.

Is L562 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L562 FHO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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