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L47 NRB

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,782 mi
Last recorded77,782 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL47 NRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,782 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 77,782 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,037 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to nearside inner sill at front door step

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,513 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,513 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,176 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2007 62,176 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,774 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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L47 NRB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L47 NRB, 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 L47 NRB registered?

L47 NRB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 February 1994.

Is L47 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L47 NRB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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