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L310 NSO

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,647 mi
Last recorded75,647 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL310 NSO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,374 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 75,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,309 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,309 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,079 miles

all four tyres cracked perished

back of sills corroded out side mot area

play o/s rack end

rear brakes binding

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2014 74,056 miles

all four tyre walls/tread cracked perishing

both front inner wings repaired with weil no plate work

n/s/f back sill damaged/corroded

n/s/f tyre 1.6 only worn on outter edge

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 May 2014 74,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

all four tyre walls/tread cracked perishing

both front brake discs very rusty riddged pitted

both front inner wings repaired with weil no plate work

brake servo pump belt loose

n/s/f back sill damaged/corroded

n/s/f tyre 1.6 only worn on outter edge

slight brake bind n/s/r

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,324 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight play front top suspension mounts

auxilliary belt loose/squealing

slight play steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,324 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty ridged

oil leaks engine??

28% rear brake inbalance

brake sevo pump belt loose

rear brake pipes rusty to load valve

slight play front top suspension mounts

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,499 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,499 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,417 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,501 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 63,501 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear engine mounting cracked and perished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,925 miles

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

long travel hand brake

rear lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,820 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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L310 NSO is a 1993 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 65%.

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 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 L310 NSO, 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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L310 NSO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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