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L926 WJR

1994 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,985 mi
Last recorded33,985 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 WJR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 33,985 miles

some underseal on underside

Pass 9 Mar 2024 33,757 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 33,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,714 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 30,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,608 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 29,607 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 27,789 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,327 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

drake peddle spongy

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear aluminium strip detatching

Pass 15 Aug 2015 27,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,023 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 27,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,249 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 24,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 23 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 23,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,246 miles

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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L926 WJR is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L926 WJR, 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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L926 WJR is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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