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L959 GON

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,819 mi
Last recorded96,819 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 GON
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 96,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 92,042 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 92,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,084 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 91,048 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 91,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,920 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre has a stone in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,007 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,955 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,311 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside rear wheel bearing has possiable slight noise

Pass 16 May 2006 75,607 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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L959 GON is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L959 GON, 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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What year was L959 GON registered?

L959 GON is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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