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L846 FTX

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

104,141 mi
Last recorded104,141 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL846 FTX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,141 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,731 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 102,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 101,305 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 101,216 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 101,198 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jun 2022 101,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded dual pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded dual pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driveshaft central support bearing worn/has play.

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,785 miles

Both rear outend marker lamps showing red to the front, vehicle below the width requirements.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside front brake showing signs of being over heated.

Nearside parking brake effort slow to react/increase.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front position lamp(s) dim.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished / cracking

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

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,024 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil loss

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,739 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,429 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,730 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 83,730 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2011 81,586 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded and nearside front in places,rear suspension components corroded in places

slight play in both rear wheel bearings,oil leak/spill engine bay

Fail 20 Aug 2011 81,586 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded and nearside front in places,rear suspension components corroded in places

slight play in both rear wheel bearings,oil leak/spill engine bay

Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking in places

oil leak/spill..

rubber fuel pipe under bonnet cracking

spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Aug 2010 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking in places

oil leak/spill..

rubber fuel pipe under bonnet cracking

spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Aug 2009 74,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,091 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 71,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 67,479 miles

brake discs worn.

nearside rear brake progession near limit.

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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L846 FTX is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 L846 FTX, 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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L846 FTX is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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