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L23 AFX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

60,762 mi
Last recorded60,762 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 AFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 60,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 60,064 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 60,064 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 58,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 55,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 53,524 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,732 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing lower, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 51,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards front in places, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,618 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

clutch pedal takes excessively high

spring on park brake at under side of vehicle is broken

Pass 23 May 2017 50,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,634 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished but not showing ply or cords

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,940 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers split / cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,813 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,584 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,418 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 45,418 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 44,664 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 44,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 40,609 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 40,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 35,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 35,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,635 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 29,635 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 23,687 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 23,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L23 AFX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 L23 AFX, 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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L23 AFX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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