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L125 OPW

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 OPW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 86,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,739 miles

battery poor condition.

n/s/r top marker light no lens.

o/s/f drive shaft boot kink.

o/s/f steering rack boot starting to spilt.

oil leak.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 83,739 miles

All position lamps not working all side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

battery poor condition.

n/s/r top marker light no lens.

o/s/f drive shaft boot kink.

o/s/f steering rack boot starting to spilt.

oil leak.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Jun 2015 80,623 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting need replacing

fly wheel cover / g box loose

nsr rooof marker light inop

osf roof marker light inop

steering rack damp

turbo oil feed pipe weap

Pass 31 May 2014 78,371 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2014 78,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 76,095 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 May 2013 76,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,171 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,094 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

exhaust o rings perrished

Fail 18 Mar 2010 71,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

exhaust o rings perrished

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,291 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 63,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2007 58,160 miles

advise loud knock in steering rack when steering rocked

advise play in nearside trackrod balljoint

Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 52,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 49,258 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 49,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L125 OPW is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L125 OPW, 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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L125 OPW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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