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L850 FTX

1994 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,894 mi
Last recorded33,894 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 FTX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 33,894 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,887 miles

Underneath Corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,872 miles

2x exhaust mtgs missing

Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,865 miles

2x exhaust mtgs broken

screen discolour

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,047 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 33,047 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,854 miles

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

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

Rear leaf spring/suspension bushes deteriorating

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 25,502 miles

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

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

offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front tyres slightly perrished

o/s side window damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 24,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,859 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,718 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,661 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 13,730 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006
Fail 12 Apr 2006 13,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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L850 FTX is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L850 FTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L850 FTX registered?

L850 FTX is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L850 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 FTX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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