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L230 CDG

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,014 mi
Last recorded72,014 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 CDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2019 72,014 miles

exhaust slightly insecure

oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,001 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion above bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath drivers door (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

all suspension compoments surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,077 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 63,340 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,094 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 57,044 miles

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

advise nearside front mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2010 56,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 55,558 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pad warning cables cut

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,011 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

r/n/plate deteriourating

Pass 21 May 2007 51,684 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s o/s/f brake pad warning cables cut

o/s/f lower suspensionball joint dust cover split

Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,753 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,753 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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L230 CDG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 L230 CDG, 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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L230 CDG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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