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L256 ONN

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,133 mi
Last recorded89,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 ONN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 89,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 86,467 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 86,436 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 81,189 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 81,136 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End of sill/wheel arch and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Bumper insecure Mountings extremely corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End of sill/wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,218 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,218 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 79,215 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x exhaust rubbers missing and 2 splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both LHD FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion near both front jacking points

water leak from oil cooler hose

Pass 5 Dec 2021 77,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch at front of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch at front of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes on both struts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,258 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,766 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 12,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 69,333 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 69,333 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inside of step/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inside of step/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inside of step/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inside of step/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 59,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 57,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,605 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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L256 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 L256 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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L256 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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