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L286 ONN

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 ONN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,263 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,836 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,010 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,955 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 75,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting bracket and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting bracket and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,945 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in near side and off rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2017 72,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,647 miles

Nearside Front inner chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear leaf spring hanger showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,472 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside inner sill/step has corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,094 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 61,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 55,393 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 55,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L286 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L286 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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L286 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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