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L486 ONO

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,284 mi
Last recorded63,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 ONO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,284 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,642 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,472 miles

Corrosion to nearside front lower sill, not within prescribed area at present

Nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to offside lower door shut/sill area

Fail 11 Sep 2015 59,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to nearside front lower sill, not within prescribed area at present

Nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to offside lower door shut/sill area

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,231 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear leaf springs sagging slightly

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Surface corrosion offside outer sill near to seat belt mount

Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear leaf springs sagging slightly

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Surface corrosion offside outer sill near to seat belt mount

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,300 miles

Front brake discs badley corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,246 miles

Corrosion both rear leaf springs.

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion both rear leaf springs.

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 49,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all front front brake pipes corroded.

rear brake hose perished in centre

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front front brake pipes corroded.

rear brake hose perished in centre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,431 miles

Slight noise in both rear bearings

Under body corrosion at rear

Fail 21 Oct 2009 47,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Slight noise in both rear bearings

Under body corrosion at rear

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,105 miles

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

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,505 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 44,504 miles

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

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

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

coil springs at front corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,762 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Slight oil leak from rack

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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L486 ONO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L486 ONO, 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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L486 ONO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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