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L365 GKO

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,985 mi
Last recorded64,985 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL365 GKO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 64,985 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear light has minor damage to lense

Fail 21 Jul 2021 64,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear light has minor damage to lense

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,149 miles

Oil leak minor engine ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,149 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak minor engine ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,918 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,077 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 17 May 2011 59,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

front brake discs slightly rusty and pitted

Pass 17 May 2010 57,128 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,562 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,766 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,758 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,128 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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L365 GKO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L365 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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L365 GKO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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