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L340 YDF

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,739 mi
Last recorded82,739 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 YDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 81,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,115 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 75,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,982 miles

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

Rear tyres are slightly cracked at sidewalls.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,387 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 62,167 miles

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

nearside front brake warning wire broken

Pass 9 May 2014 60,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,576 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,948 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L340 YDF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L340 YDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L340 YDF registered?

L340 YDF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L340 YDF safe to buy?

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