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L334 YDF

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,243 mi
Last recorded53,243 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 YDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 52,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 51,885 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 48,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight has slight condensation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,727 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 44,722 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,830 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 May 2011 43,596 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 43,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 43,242 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,060 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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L334 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L334 YDF, 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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L334 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 3 January 1994.

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