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L41 HCK

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,214 mi
Last recorded76,214 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 HCK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper top marker light inoprative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery inscure

corrosion to underside covered in underseal

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Jul 2025 76,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper top marker light inoprative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery inscure

corrosion to underside covered in underseal

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,071 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

damage to o/s sill

Fail 26 Jun 2024 76,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

damage to o/s sill

Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,015 miles

Offside Front corrosion wheel arch area

Fail 30 Sep 2022 75,988 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion wheel arch area

Pass 4 May 2021 75,683 miles

Front brake discs inner and outer faces corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Close to excessive (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 75,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Did not lock on brake test (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs inner and outer faces corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,095 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,592 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,601 miles

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 shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 69,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 67,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,614 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 64,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,138 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 63,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,984 miles

front discs showing signs of corrosion

wiper blades perished and split but not affecting operatiomn

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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L41 HCK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L41 HCK, 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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L41 HCK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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