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L34 NRB

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,661 mi
Last recorded54,661 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL34 NRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle & Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,628 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 54,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,504 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 May 2017 44,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,782 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,166 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,166 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,328 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 39,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,850 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,905 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 33,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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L34 NRB is a 1994 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 80%.

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 L34 NRB, 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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L34 NRB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 February 1994.

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