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B7 TEU

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 TEU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 121,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 119,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 116,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,530 miles

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rubber deteriorated ()

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer part of brake cable deteriorated

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 111,530 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rubber deteriorated ()

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer part of brake cable deteriorated

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,932 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber deteriorated ()

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer part of brake cable deteriorated

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Off side and near side rear spring mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,955 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer part of brake cable deteriorated

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 109,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Linkage deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes = rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer part of brake cable deteriorated

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,091 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,825 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

spare tyre cracking up

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber ring missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

spare tyre cracking up

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 15 Apr 2014 97,111 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 1 May 2013 93,496 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 9 May 2012 90,048 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 8 May 2012 90,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 23 May 2011 85,552 miles

o/s rear outer siselight not working

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre has splitting outer sidewall & nail in tread

Fail 23 May 2011 85,552 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre has splitting outer sidewall & nail in tread

o/s rear outer siselight not working

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,582 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

o/s door mirror

Fail 3 Jun 2010 81,582 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

o/s door mirror

Pass 13 Jun 2009 64,078 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,738 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front stearing rack drum stick has slight play

Pass 12 May 2006 57,353 miles

oil leak from engine †slight play in o/s inner rack joint †n/s/f wheel trim damaged †o/s/r tyre is mishaped

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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B7 TEU is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 B7 TEU, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B7 TEU is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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