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L331 WPN

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 WPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,752 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,522 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,978 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 64,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,187 miles

corrosion starting in both front inner wheel arches

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in centre

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,349 miles

30% imbalance on rear brakes and brakes starting to judder

offside front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,194 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded and needs attention

horn output weak and on limits

offside front metal brake pipes corroded and need attention

Fail 5 Feb 2009 60,193 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe corroded and needs attention

horn output weak and on limits

nearside headlamp aim on upper limits

offside front metal brake pipes corroded and need attention

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded and needs attention

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 53,596 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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L331 WPN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L331 WPN, 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 L331 WPN registered?

L331 WPN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 16 October 1993.

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