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L353 GKO

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,955 mi
Last recorded44,955 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 GKO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 42,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,436 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 42,429 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 39,361 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 39,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,940 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 38,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 37,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,313 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 25,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 21,673 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L353 GKO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L353 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L353 GKO registered?

L353 GKO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is L353 GKO safe to buy?

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