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L495 XDF

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,305 mi
Last recorded67,305 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 XDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,668 miles

N/s front and O/s front chassis legs show signs of rusting

Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,668 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 65,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,208 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 64,206 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,638 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 61,636 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn Not working excess movement (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,219 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 59,217 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,869 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the 4 tyres have cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 55,869 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the 4 tyres have cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,851 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,149 miles

lower rear gearbox mount perished

Fail 11 May 2017 50,128 miles

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

lower rear gearbox mount perished

Pass 18 May 2016 49,752 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)

Fail 5 May 2016 49,731 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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 12 May 2015 48,957 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 48,957 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 47,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 May 2014 47,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2013 46,714 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 46,703 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,899 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,075 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,804 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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L495 XDF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 L495 XDF, 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 33 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 L495 XDF registered?

L495 XDF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L495 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L495 XDF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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