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L254 ONN

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,266 mi
Last recorded97,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 ONN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 97,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 96,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 95,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 94,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 93,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,254 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,584 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,976 miles

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

Offside front step/ sill corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,684 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion In front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Minor

Fail 28 Feb 2018 84,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion In front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Minor

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 81,978 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,958 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,737 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,277 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,586 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,871 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 63,863 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s sill corroded advise repair

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s outer sill corroded at front

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,408 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 58,408 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,930 miles

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

rear brakes unbalenced n/s low

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,624 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 54,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside rear service brake efficiency lower than normal.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,557 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 50,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L254 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L254 ONN, 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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L254 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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