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L619 WBD

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,611 mi
Last recorded87,611 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL619 WBD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 87,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 86,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,677 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,349 miles

WATER IN N/SIDE HEAD LAMP OK AT MOMENT

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside poor pattern on headlight

Fail 30 Jul 2016 82,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside poor pattern on headlight

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,107 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 81,103 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,286 miles

corrotion to offside front inner wheel arch.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,278 miles

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

corrotion to offside front inner wheel arch.

front brake disc`s rusty and pitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,323 miles

rear load valve slightly sticking

all exhaust rubber mounts cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 71,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,162 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,932 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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L619 WBD is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L619 WBD, 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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L619 WBD is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 25 June 1994.

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