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L186 JVN

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

65,745 mi
Last recorded65,745 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 JVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,745 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 58,335 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 58,334 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 57,587 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 May 2018 57,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 56,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,774 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 55,774 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,104 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut in o/s front tyre,but cords not exposed,exhaust mount rings starting to perish.

Pass 30 May 2014 53,607 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 48,825 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 48,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,023 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 36,162 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,534 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 33,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 29,709 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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L186 JVN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L186 JVN, 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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L186 JVN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L186 JVN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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