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L117 FOJ

1994 Talbot Express

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,278 mi
Last recorded59,278 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 FOJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 59,278 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear engine mounting slightly perished

Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front underside wiring insecure

rear engine mounting slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,688 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blow at joints

osf nsf indicators full of water

track rod end boot split

Fail 13 Apr 2011 56,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blow at joints

osf nsf indicators full of water

track rod end boot split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 117,481 miles

2x exhaust mountings split

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

nearside and offside rear under body corroded and holed

nearside and offside under body corroded and holed between rear axles

nearside rear body has slight corrosion

offside rear body has slight corrosion

excessive engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 117,481 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

2x exhaust mountings split

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside rear under body corroded and holed

nearside and offside under body corroded and holed between rear axles

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 111,755 miles

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

both front brake discs are slightly corroding

engine has bad oil leaks

exhaust rubber ring mountings badly breaking up

nearside front floor to chassis at wheel arch corroding badly near passenger seat

offside front floor corroding badly near drivers seat

Fail 16 Apr 2009 111,755 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are slightly corroding

engine has bad oil leaks

exhaust rubber ring mountings badly breaking up

nearside front floor to chassis at wheel arch corroding badly near passenger seat

offside front floor corroding badly near drivers seat

Pass 25 Apr 2008 106,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 106,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,315 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 103,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear registration plate deteriorating slightly

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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L117 FOJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L117 FOJ, 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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L117 FOJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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