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FIL 7068

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,970 mi
Last recorded43,970 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 7068
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 43,970 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 43,961 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure 4 rubber rings broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,827 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 43,812 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 43,727 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 43,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 42,563 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 42,514 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 41,663 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 40,812 miles

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

One exhaust 'O' ring rubber mounting missing

Pass 1 May 2015 40,812 miles

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One exhaust 'O' ring rubber mounting missing

Pass 2 May 2014 40,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,205 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,657 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2011 39,231 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,432 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 38,360 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,763 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,208 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,208 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,288 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,026 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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FIL 7068 is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FIL 7068, 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 FIL 7068 registered?

FIL 7068 is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is FIL 7068 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 7068 shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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