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L137 FOJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,969 mi
Last recorded105,969 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 FOJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 105,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 104,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,299 miles

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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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L137 FOJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L137 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L137 FOJ?

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What year was L137 FOJ registered?

L137 FOJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L137 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L137 FOJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L137 FOJ have outstanding finance?

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