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SHZ 7980

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,797 mi
Last recorded107,797 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 7980
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,797 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 107,755 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 107,696 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 107,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 106,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,050 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 105,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,355 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 102,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,633 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,408 miles

o/s steering rack has slight freeplay

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,156 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 10 Aug 2010 83,830 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s/fr steering arm

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2009 81,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s/fr steering arm

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,951 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,012 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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SHZ 7980 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SHZ 7980, 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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SHZ 7980 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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