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L108 GVS

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,039 mi
Last recorded65,039 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL108 GVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 65,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,953 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,986 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,387 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 61,387 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,771 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2017 58,771 miles

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

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,171 miles

Offside Front Inner wing/wheel arch corroded but not within 30 cm of suspension or steering

Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,171 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre near side marker lamp inop

Offside Front Inner wing/wheel arch corroded but not within 30 cm of suspension or steering

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,860 miles

Exhaust system mounting rubbers deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 56,860 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Exhaust system mounting rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,369 miles

rear silancer losse on middle pipe but not leaking any gas

Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,366 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

rear silancer losse on middle pipe but not leaking any gas

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,629 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to crack on sidewall.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,622 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/F tyre starting to crack on sidewall.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 50,279 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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L108 GVS is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L108 GVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L108 GVS is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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