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L295 XHU

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,257 mi
Last recorded118,257 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 XHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2020 118,257 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 116,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,787 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 106,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 80,701 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,137 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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L295 XHU is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 L295 XHU, 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 33 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 L295 XHU registered?

L295 XHU is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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