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L869 FHG

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 FHG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,495 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 100,434 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

gear box mount play in

Pass 5 Aug 2024 95,304 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 95,304 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,159 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 91,101 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to very high readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,342 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 86,342 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,609 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has various rust spots

Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,977 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,421 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,176 miles

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

rear tyres showing signs of cracks on outer wall

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,176 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres showing signs of cracks on outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,090 miles

both front wheel archs and lefthand rear sill corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel archs and lefthand rear sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,180 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat back rest slightly insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2009 67,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,929 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,429 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 59,429 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,914 miles

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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L869 FHG 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 69%.

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 L869 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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What year was L869 FHG registered?

L869 FHG is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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