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BEZ 8203

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

61,530 mi
Last recorded61,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 8203
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 61,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 60,481 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,461 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 60,461 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,968 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 5,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,346 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust outlet pipe deteriorating (perforations).

Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,346 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust outlet pipe deteriorating (perforations).

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,110 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 49,110 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,838 miles

n/s mirror damaged (not seriously affecting view to rear).

Fail 9 Jul 2010 44,838 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s mirror damaged (not seriously affecting view to rear).

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,078 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 39,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,396 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 38,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,764 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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BEZ 8203 is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEZ 8203, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BEZ 8203 is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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