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EJZ 8556

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 8556
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 83,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,719 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 83,707 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 82,830 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 82,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 82,772 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 82,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 81,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,290 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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EJZ 8556 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 EJZ 8556, 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 EJZ 8556 registered?

EJZ 8556 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is EJZ 8556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJZ 8556 shows 10 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJZ 8556 have outstanding finance?

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