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L402 UNJ

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,431 mi
Last recorded87,431 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 UNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 87,431 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 87,431 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,610 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Front Brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,819 miles

All tyres perished

Both Rear leaf springs corroded

Both front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,462 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 84,455 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to load sensing valve, longitudinal to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repair patch corroded, hole formed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in outer sill formed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,863 miles

o/s track rod end slight play

o/s/f inner c/v boot slight cracking

o/s/r parking brake cable outer casing corroded

parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is is slightly worn

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,853 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s track rod end slight play

o/s/f inner c/v boot slight cracking

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/r parking brake cable outer casing corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/r parking brake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,941 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r parking brake cable casing corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 77,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r parking brake cable casing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,832 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing. Exhaust mtg rubbers perishing.O/S/R h/brake cable outer casing perishing. General corrosion to rear chassis & pipes.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 75,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing. Exhaust mtg rubbers perishing.O/S/R h/brake cable outer casing perishing. General corrosion to rear chassis & pipes.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,075 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 60,946 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust rubbers perrished, still supporting exhaust system.

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings.

windscreen chipped in zone not over 10mm.

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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L402 UNJ is a 1994 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 72.7%.

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 L402 UNJ, 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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L402 UNJ is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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