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L697 FKN

1994 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,255 mi
Last recorded90,255 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D80,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 FKN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 90,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper area corroded and holed.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,629 miles

Offside Front headlight reflector deteriorated but still has good beam image ..recommend replacement

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots perished but not split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

lots of corrosion to underside of vehicle body/chassis and suspension

Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,653 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 82,653 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged metal to flexible hose joint not secured at mounting point x2 (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 82,616 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Cambelt found contaminated. emissions not tested to avoid damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

1 Exhaust rubber mount broken and 3 other cracking. exhaust secure at moment of test but will fall if the remaining rubbers brake

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion points marked with yellow chalk

Fuel hose deteriorated from fuel filter to fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

auxiliary belt badly worn and about to break

Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Aug 2022 82,258 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked x1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 81,648 miles

All exhaust rubbers perishing

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front exhaust clamp cracked but still secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer and Inner seals corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various points under vehicle corroded but not effecting structural strength

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,552 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Outer and inner sills corroded

Slight oil leak

Various points under vehicle corroded but not effecting structural strength

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,496 miles

Outer and inner sills corroded

Oil leak from engine

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Exhaust rubber perished

Fuel pump has a leak

Various points under vehicle corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2019 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Outer and inner sills corroded

Various points under the vehicle corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,974 miles

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

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

all brakes showing slight fluctuation

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 15 Aug 2017 80,974 miles

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

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

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

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

all brakes showing slight fluctuation

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,982 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion outside prescribed areas

exhaust rubbers perished

unable to determine if some plates are continously welded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion outside prescribed areas

exhaust rubbers perished

unable to determine if some plates are continously welded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,723 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,683 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 77,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,214 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,206 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 77,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,749 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

both front inner sills corroded

offside front inner lower panel corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front inner sills corroded

offside front inner lower panel corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Sep 2010 64,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,799 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,400 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2005 45,213 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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L697 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 80,301 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L697 FKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L697 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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