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L109 OAV

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

62,366 mi
Last recorded62,366 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL109 OAV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,366 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 62,366 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 62,215 miles

underbody support panels corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 62,213 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody support panels corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 61,624 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay, fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,858 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

most brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section clamp (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking Unit below carburettor (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres perished

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,944 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,902 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,919 miles

roof light cover missing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 54,919 miles

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

roof light cover missing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,192 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,426 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,426 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,716 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,324 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 51,324 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,729 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 41,067 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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L109 OAV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L109 OAV, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L109 OAV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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