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L340 TGN

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,281 mi
Last recorded110,281 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 TGN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 110,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 107,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,322 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 96,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,069 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,809 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,844 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 92,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,459 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 90,459 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,227 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,770 miles

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

tyres cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,770 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

tyres low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 81,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,186 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 78,551 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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L340 TGN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 L340 TGN, 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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L340 TGN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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