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L817 KHD

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,402 mi
Last recorded65,402 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 KHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 65,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 64,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 64,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 56,980 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 56,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 54,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,678 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 51,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,639 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2016 48,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,117 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 45,117 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 42,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 40,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 38,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 35,377 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 34,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,791 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 32,791 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,356 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 25,462 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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L817 KHD is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L817 KHD, 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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L817 KHD is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 April 1994.

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