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L512 NTO

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,333 mi
Last recorded47,333 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 NTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,333 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,012 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all, perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2022 45,012 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all, perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,484 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,439 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 40,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,860 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 38,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,566 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 35,564 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,286 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 35,286 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,474 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 34,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,441 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 33,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre wall starting to crack and perish

off iside rear tyre perished and cracked around edges on tread

Fail 17 Jul 2007 33,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,277 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,655 miles

center exhaust mounting in poor condition

spear wheel insecure

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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L512 NTO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L512 NTO, 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 L512 NTO registered?

L512 NTO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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