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L239 OMA

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 OMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,221 miles

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear number plate light

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills chassis rails, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 90,172 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 90,172 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,032 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage ,inner and outer sills front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 87,023 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage ,inner and outer sills front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,207 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches and front support member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing part worn fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 85,966 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches and front support member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,848 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 84,848 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,607 miles

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

brake hose ferrules and securing clips have some corrosion.brake discs have some wear and rust,rear leaf springs appear weak

headlight aim complies at time of test but would recommend replacements fitted

underside and steering and suspension components have some heavy surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2018 83,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake hose ferrules and securing clips have some corrosion.brake discs have some wear and rust,rear leaf springs appear weak

underside and steering and suspension components have some heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,295 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in underbody, rear spring hanger mountings etc. brake discs worn and pitted,unable to see pads

headlights slightly insecure. rear tyres perished. rear springs weak. some rust in brake pipes

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded. exhaust support rubbers perished

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion in underbody, rear spring hanger mountings etc. brake discs worn and pitted,unable to see pads

headlights slightly insecure. rear tyres perished. rear springs weak. some rust in brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,239 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion hole n/s front inner wing

headlights slightly insecure. rust in brake pipes and ferrules.

tyre walls perished. rust in sills and underbody

wear in brake discs.

wear in spring shackle bushes. rust in spring shackle brackets. springs weak/sagging.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

headlights slightly insecure. rust in brake pipes and ferrules.

tyre walls perished. rust in sills and underbody

wear in brake discs.

wear in spring shackle bushes. rust in spring shackle brackets. springs weak/sagging.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,937 miles

chassis and underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,937 miles

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

chassis and underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,327 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 76,327 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,164 miles

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

Rear chassis & spring mounts slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 76,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

Rear chassis & spring mounts slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 75,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 75,307 miles

both front brakes show possible signs of over heating

both front inner wings small amount of corrosion

both outer cv boots in poor condition

both rear wheel bearings slight play

lots of handbrake travel

offside front inner wheel arch some corrosion

poor repair on drivers door step

rear brakes 29% imbalanced

Pass 24 May 2010 74,525 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 74,525 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 73,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 73,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 71,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 71,874 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 71,429 miles

Both front inner wing panels are showing signs of corrosion.

Both rear road springs are showing signs of weakness.

Both sides of chassis sections at center and rear are showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear under frame is showing signs of corrosion.

rear number plate is showing signs of discolouration.

Fail 18 May 2006 71,429 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wing panels are showing signs of corrosion.

Both sides of chassis sections at center and rear are showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate is showing signs of discolouration.

Rear under frame at rear is showing signs of corrosion.

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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L239 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 L239 OMA, 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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L239 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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