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L42 FNC

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 FNC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,294 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,232 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 60,643 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,314 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 29 May 2009 55,785 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight play top and bottom n/s/f suspension mounts

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,247 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,176 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inside face

Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,727 miles

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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L42 FNC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L42 FNC, 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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What year was L42 FNC registered?

L42 FNC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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