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L291 LRB

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,104 mi
Last recorded57,104 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 LRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 exhaust rubber mount broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing,at bottom,next to front tiebar, front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 56,945 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rubbers badly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,417 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,374 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2021 55,350 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 53,996 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill,as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, rear,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,753 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,397 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,562 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

slight binding (tight spot) on offside rear brake

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,306 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,145 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,161 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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L291 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L291 LRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L291 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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