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PJZ 3216

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,829 mi
Last recorded97,829 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 3216
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,829 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,386 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 95,386 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,859 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both ns and osf (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,859 miles

n/s cv boot not fitting good

Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 87,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,427 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside play in rack end

Pass 8 May 2018 83,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,178 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 82,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,087 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both fronts (2.5.B.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 81,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,868 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,868 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,238 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 77,679 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,679 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,499 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,871 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 72,746 miles

1 of 2 offside rear side lights n/w

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,770 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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PJZ 3216 is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PJZ 3216, 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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PJZ 3216 is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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