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NIL 9725

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,114 mi
Last recorded84,114 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9725
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 84,114 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 osr / nsr (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,007 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,942 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 81,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 80,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,514 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 77,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both front (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step inside cab (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 74,762 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,106 miles

slight blow tail pipe and corroded

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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NIL 9725 is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 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 NIL 9725, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 9725 registered?

NIL 9725 is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 June 1990.

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