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L202 LHN

1994 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,982 mi
Last recorded73,982 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 LHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,982 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,073 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 70,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 69,307 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 68,506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,015 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight brake bind (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers split and one missing

n/s/r tyre small cu tin tread o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc grease leaking from gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bottom bracket (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight brake bind (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers split and one missing

n/s/r tyre small cu tin tread o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,342 miles

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

middle exhaust rubber missing but system supported

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,639 miles

exhaust rubber missing and split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,315 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 59,294 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 57,500 miles

Advise = Imbalance on rear brakes. Rise and fall O/K.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,135 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,334 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,334 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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L202 LHN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L202 LHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L202 LHN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 6 April 1994.

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