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LBZ 1143

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

328,497 mi
Last recorded328,497 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 1143
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 328,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust rubbers perished

rear shock absorber rubbers worn and perished

Pass 4 Nov 2006 83,156 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 83,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

all 4 rear wheel bearings slight play †o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty †both front floors rusty

n/s/r tyre on limit

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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LBZ 1143 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBZ 1143, 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 LBZ 1143 registered?

LBZ 1143 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is LBZ 1143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBZ 1143 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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