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L272 ONN

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 ONN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 78,284 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front torsion bars bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle panels

Pass 31 May 2025 78,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle in parts

Pass 9 Dec 2023 78,210 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rears (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,463 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2021 74,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shockers corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2021 74,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 70,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shockers corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splits in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shockers corroded and suspension parts

all tyres cracking on walls

Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,718 miles

n/s and o/s front torsion bar rubbers slightly worn

rear hand brake cables slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2018 70,718 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn seal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front torsion bar rubbers slightly worn

rear hand brake cables slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 69,515 miles

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 24 May 2016 69,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 18 May 2015 62,513 miles

Long parking brake lever travel.

Pass 15 May 2014 54,025 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,043 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 41,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 37,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 34,011 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bumper loose.

Fail 28 Jun 2006 32,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear bumper loose.

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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L272 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L272 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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L272 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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