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L288 ONN

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

105,809 mi
Last recorded105,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 ONN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 105,809 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal tight

Coolant leak Signs of overheating

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both sides leaf spring corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 105,094 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 85,490 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox mount

Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount at front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,936 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 80,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,014 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,871 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,465 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,449 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,094 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,942 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 58,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,826 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,826 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rubber exhaust mountings perished

Fail 6 Oct 2009 5,376 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rubber exhaust mountings perished

Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 49,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,378 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 48,033 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 48,033 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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L288 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 L288 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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L288 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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