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L101 ORC

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 ORC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,984 miles

all welding has been covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Sep 2024 85,981 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at jaking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all welding has been covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Jul 2024 85,977 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole at leaf spring mount (6.2.1 (d) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,961 miles

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre section and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear back panel holed and corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,841 miles

Front Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear back panel holed and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f inner wing support panel has corrosion

small chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2020 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f inner wing support panel has corrosion

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 May 2019 79,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper in poor condition advise repairing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 79,094 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bumper in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front both under steps (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper rusty

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Front both under steps (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear bumper rusty

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor is torn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,074 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 55,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner cv gaitor split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner cv gaitor split

Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,171 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 48,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 44,126 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 44,126 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L101 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L101 ORC, 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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L101 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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