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L942 CKK

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,051 mi
Last recorded69,051 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 CKK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load sensing valve to union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Various "o" rings deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,242 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust tailpipe support by chain not fixed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective various rubber "O"rings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust tailpipe support by chain not fixed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective various rubber "O"rings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,242 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 68,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded track control arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,242 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion holes in the inner and outer o/s step sill panels. (Not in a Mot prescribed area)! Corrosion in the n/s step sill (Not holed).

n/s outer cv gaiter seeping at housing joint.

n/s/f low brake pad warning light wire broken.

n/s/f top marker light not working.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

underbody dry/corroded.

various light body damage.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak from n/s c/v boot

Pass 20 May 2009 56,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 42,444 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 42,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 39,158 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,600 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 31,515 miles

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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L942 CKK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,140 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L942 CKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L942 CKK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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