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L718 CCU

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 CCU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 53,290 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,711 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator damaged ()

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount rubber split ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch, jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rubber guide damaged, touching frame (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rubber guide damaged, touching frame (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,455 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive powered steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,240 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,478 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,711 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,851 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush near-side front lower arm inner bush (border-line) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorber dust cover poor condition (split)

off-side head-light chipped in bottom corner

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,337 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,017 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

fuel pump damp

Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,017 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel pump damp

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,816 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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L718 CCU is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L718 CCU, 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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L718 CCU is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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