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L712 FKN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,451 mi
Last recorded107,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 FKN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,451 miles

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

Gear engagement difficult

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 107,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Gear engagement difficult

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 104,564 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,957 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 98,957 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 98,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,143 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 98,138 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,602 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 97,602 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,351 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

general signs of under body corrosion

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 6 Jul 2017 96,345 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

general signs of under body corrosion

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,733 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,630 miles

Oil leak

general signs of underbody corrosion

underside of vehicle wax oiled

Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general signs of underbody corrosion

underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,874 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 92,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,704 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch slipping

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,722 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

emission limits, not in annex

Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

emission limits, not in annex

Pass 27 Jun 2011 89,056 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 89,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,830 miles

ns fronr and rear brake pipes rusty exhaust rubber mount week

Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,768 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corrding

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,350 miles

Advisories from original test by G FOX still apply.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 63,350 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

NSR tyre is perished with minor cracking

OS exhaust mounting rubbers are in poor condition

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

Fail 14 Jul 2005 61,747 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

oil leak from engine

oil level just above minimum

Pass 14 Jul 2005 61,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

oil leak from engine

oil level just above minimum

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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L712 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L712 FKN, 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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L712 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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