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L53 JDC

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,708 mi
Last recorded54,708 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 JDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,708 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 54,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,596 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2022 51,615 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 50,025 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 50,000 miles

Front Lower Light corrosion to both front chassis rails

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 50,000 miles

Front Lower Light corrosion to both front chassis rails

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,124 miles

exhaust rattle

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,933 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,353 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,189 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 40,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,585 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,714 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,514 miles

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,443 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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L53 JDC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L53 JDC, 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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L53 JDC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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