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L135 FOJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,929 mi
Last recorded37,929 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 FOJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,418 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,351 miles

nearside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2014 33,351 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,923 miles

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

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,449 miles

advice water in n/s rear light lens

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,823 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 27,799 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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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L135 FOJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L135 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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What year was L135 FOJ registered?

L135 FOJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L135 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L135 FOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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