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L861 FHG

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

68,325 mi
Last recorded68,325 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 FHG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,325 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 68,325 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 66,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,714 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,991 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 61,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member, plate not welded properly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded by rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine crank seal gear box end. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wheel arches corroded by front suspension mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear cross member corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear leaf spring rear bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front inner wheel arch to chassis corroding by suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and n/s rear tyre perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,874 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroding by exhaust hanger on o/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

vehicle under sealed.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 58,874 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroding by exhaust hanger on o/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,486 miles

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 58,480 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,978 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door corroded from lower side

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 57,955 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall Cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 57,938 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner flitch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step/chassis area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

lots of signs of corrosion in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2018 57,253 miles

Offside Front Inner arch area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all welding repairs undersealed

signs of corrosion in and out of prescribed areas

Fail 11 May 2018 57,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner arch area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of corrosion in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2017 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 55,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep under sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

both floors , chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2016 54,025 miles

corrosion to n/sf and o/s/f inner wings

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Wipers slow

Fail 25 Feb 2016 53,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust mounts getting worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,618 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,819 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2014 51,818 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,517 miles

Both front tyres have perishing to side walls.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have perishing to walls

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,935 miles

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Various areas of the brake pipe system have surface corrsion

Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,917 miles

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

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Various areas of the brake pipe system have surface corrsion

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,974 miles

exhaust rubber mouting starting to split

n/s outer body inner sill starting to corode

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,257 miles

both front discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,256 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,897 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 36,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L861 FHG is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 L861 FHG, 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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L861 FHG is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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