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L116 PMB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,010 mi
Last recorded65,010 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 PMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,917 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 64,917 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,654 miles

3 Tyres 20 years old & 1 tyre 12 years old!!

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 Tyres 20 years old & 1 tyre 12 years old!!

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,445 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 64,155 miles

slight corrosion to both sills.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,295 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,067 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front cv boot slight seepage of grease

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,320 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear body panel corroded not prescribed area

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,372 miles

Exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Wiper blades poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,360 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Wiper blades poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,160 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,715 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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L116 PMB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L116 PMB, 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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L116 PMB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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