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L424 PWG

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

16,913 mi
Last recorded16,913 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 PWG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 16,913 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ALL 4 Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Service brake excessively binding centre wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre wheel, inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both rear axles no effort recorded (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside centre tire flat

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 167,759 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1st axle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess steady mount from gearbox to body, rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 167,758 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1st axle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess steady mount from gearbox to body, rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 166,189 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension unit stiff in operation

vehicle underside undersealed including brake pipe and flex hoses

Fail 4 Oct 2022 166,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative front most unit (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle underside undersealed including brake pipe and flex hoses

Pass 25 Jun 2021 161,999 miles

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

passengers door has no view through but mirror not obstructed

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2021 161,986 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear most axle (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect front most axle (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

passengers door has no view through but mirror not obstructed

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2021 161,978 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear most wheel (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect front most wheel (5.3.2 (d))

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

passengers door has no view through but mirror not obstructed

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 161,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside rear body framework corroded in places

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 18 May 2016 161,454 miles

nearside and offside lower body side rails corroded not perscribed areas

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not yet excessive

Fail 4 May 2016 161,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside lower body side rails corroded not perscribed areas

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not yet excessive

nearside rear upper indicator not working

Pass 23 Jan 2015 161,372 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear outiggers corroded but not perscribed area

Fail 21 Jan 2015 161,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear 3rd axle tyre under inflated

Offside rear exhaust secure but mount is broke

Rear outiggers corroded but not perscribed area

Pass 7 Nov 2013 161,003 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 160,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside c.v gators slightly weaping grease

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear 1st axle brake slightly binding

Oil leak (gearbox area)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 159,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside front outer c.v boots slightly greasy around outer clips

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

Offside front brake disc slightly warped

Offside rear suspension on 1st axle not fully operating

Fail 20 Oct 2011 159,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside and offside front outer c.v boots slightly greasy around outer clips

Nearside front brake disc slightly warped

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

Offside rear suspension on 1st axle not fully operating

Pass 20 Oct 2010 159,135 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel arche box section frame supports corroded

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 159,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel arche box section frame supports corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 158,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 155,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 155,253 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 153,702 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 153,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 152,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L424 PWG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 L424 PWG, 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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L424 PWG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 July 1994.

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