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L565 EVN

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 EVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,815 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 97,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 102,571 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 97,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 102,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 97,793 miles
Fail 9 May 2021 97,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 97,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 96,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,997 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,254 miles

nearside front chassis rail outrigger holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,193 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back gerbox mount defective

rear exhaust rubber slighty perished

Pass 13 Sep 2007 75,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all exhaust mounting rubbers cracked badly

Fail 12 Sep 2007 75,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished

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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L565 EVN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L565 EVN, 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 L565 EVN registered?

L565 EVN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L565 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L565 EVN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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