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L886 RUB

1994 Talbot Express 1300 P

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,177 mi
Last recorded21,177 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 RUB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 21,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 21,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,954 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,952 miles

slight knocking on front suspension

Fail 29 Sep 2011 20,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight knocking on front suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,635 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,934 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2007 19,919 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

advice both rear rubber mounts

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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L886 RUB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L886 RUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L886 RUB registered?

L886 RUB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L886 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L886 RUB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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