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L290 ONN

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,036 mi
Last recorded49,036 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 ONN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,036 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,569 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,755 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,865 miles

both front wipers poor condition

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

offside front brake pipes poor condition

offside front outer cv boot poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,425 miles

front brake pipes poor condition

off side front outer cv boot poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,402 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 36,223 miles

all front steel brake pipes corroding

offside outer cv boot cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2006 36,200 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L290 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L290 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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What year was L290 ONN registered?

L290 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L290 ONN safe to buy?

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