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INZ 5548

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationINZ 5548
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 79,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,136 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 78,736 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 77,565 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 77,565 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers park in wrong position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes on and of when indicators or hazards are turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 73,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking onto engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,998 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 71,457 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 71,439 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 17 May 2017 71,041 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Fail 17 May 2017 71,041 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Pass 18 May 2016 70,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 69,202 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 67,184 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,296 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,321 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,301 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,289 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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INZ 5548 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 INZ 5548, 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 INZ 5548 registered?

INZ 5548 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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