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L398 EBO

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 EBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 113,897 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 111,262 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,551 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,110 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,302 miles

battery insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 96,302 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,987 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 93,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,500 miles

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 79,344 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 79,344 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,366 miles

slight twist n/s/r road spring, both outer cv boots

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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L398 EBO 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 88.9%.

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 L398 EBO, 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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L398 EBO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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