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L13 PLB

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 PLB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,793 miles

Offside small corrosion hole inner cill (middle)

small corrosion hole inner cill (front)

Fail 30 Jul 2025 70,793 miles

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

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

Offside small corrosion hole inner cill (middle)

small corrosion hole inner cill (front)

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,676 miles

small corrosion hole O/S inner cill.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,100 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 70,097 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

water pump dripping when hot.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,889 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 69,888 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm pick up area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,760 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished and cracked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 68,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished and cracked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,193 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 68,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,200 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 64,193 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 64,159 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 64,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 63,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,557 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,397 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 60,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,944 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting will need replacement

o/s and n/s rear leaf springs are becoming inverted and will need replacement

Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust o rings are cracking and need replacement

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,968 miles

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

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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L13 PLB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L13 PLB, 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 L13 PLB registered?

L13 PLB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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