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L512 RMY

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,189 mi
Last recorded81,189 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 RMY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside has been heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Feb 2024 81,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside has been heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2021 80,333 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 80,325 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main b/pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement s/deteriaing but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 78,168 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 78,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,318 miles

Offside Front Upper door window regulaor faulty

exhaust system corroded most parts

front screen blades split ends

main motor home/body panels corrosion evident

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both lower water/waste tank brackets loose

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

towbar electrics disconnected

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,791 miles

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

aux belts loose

both lower water/waste tank brackets loose

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

front sidemarkers not working

towbar electrics disconnected

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front top marker lights not working. tow bar electrics disconnected.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

all tyre pressures low. spare tyre damaged beyond repair

front top marker lights not working. tow bar electrics disconnected.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,992 miles

o/s/f brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,990 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,397 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,361 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,693 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 53,647 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,647 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,714 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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L512 RMY is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 L512 RMY, 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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L512 RMY is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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