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L565 JFS

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,637 mi
Last recorded50,637 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 JFS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

underbody surface rust

Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,554 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 19 Apr 2023 49,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,648 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,612 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 48,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake peddle travels half way before it operates

Offside rear 1 0f 2 position lamps not working

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,477 miles

Offside Rear 1 of 2 position lamps not working

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,406 miles

1 exhaust rubber broke

alternator insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,785 miles

offside rear upper marker light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2016 47,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear upper marker light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 47,019 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2013 46,009 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 46,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 45,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

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

Offside front outer c.v gator not fully secure to its housing

Pass 23 May 2011 43,791 miles

main brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,085 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,802 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 39,670 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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 JFS is a 1993 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 77.3%.

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

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