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L255 BFX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,721 mi
Last recorded67,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 BFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 67,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 66,289 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020
Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,584 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 59,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hand brake return spring broken

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 59,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,418 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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L255 BFX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 L255 BFX, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L255 BFX registered?

L255 BFX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L255 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 BFX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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