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OIW 4953

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,081 mi
Last recorded102,081 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 4953
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 102,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,594 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 99,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 89,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 98,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 97,828 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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OIW 4953 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OIW 4953, 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 OIW 4953 registered?

OIW 4953 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is OIW 4953 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIW 4953 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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