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L717 FKN

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,574 mi
Last recorded59,574 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 FKN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,574 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint cover split but prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

upper position lights not working

Fail 24 Jun 2025 59,572 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear flexi (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper additional position lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil sump pan porous slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake warning light on

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split but prevents ingress of dirt

Fail 10 Jun 2025 59,562 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose rubbing on driveshaft not safe to test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner tyre wall rubbing on suspension spring (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner tyre wall rubbing son suspension spring (5.2.3 (f))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts loose wiring near moving auxiliary belt and alternator pully (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake hose insecure and is resting on rotating driveshaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipes not secure hanging loose could catch wheel or driveshaft (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear sensor wiring rubbing inside wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground electrical wiring hanging near tow bar attachment (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe not clipped across rear axle is hanging down (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper additional position lamp inop

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid pipes not secure inner arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil sump pan porous slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,229 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,211 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,129 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 55,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,977 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 54,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,117 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,001 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 50,961 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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L717 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L717 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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L717 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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