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L351 DNF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,882 mi
Last recorded119,882 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 DNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (slower in operation too) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating and minor blow

Fail 12 Dec 2025 119,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (front section above steering rack gaiter) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (slower in operation too) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating and minor blow

Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes heavily greased/waxed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

reversing light inoperative

Fail 12 Sep 2024 117,288 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes heavily greased/waxed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

reversing light inoperative

Pass 31 Jul 2023 113,749 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 111,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

horn weak

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front INNER WING CORRODED

Nearside Rear TYRE 2008 DATE CODE

Offside Front INNER WING CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2021 108,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front INNER WING CORRODED

Nearside Rear TYRE 2008 DATE CODE

Offside Front INNER WING CORRODED

Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,459 miles

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

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriotared

Nearside front tyre shows age related cracks to outer sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls deteriorating/cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,694 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,602 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,637 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,944 miles

exhaust rubber split/n/s/f gaiter clip loose?

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,166 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 70,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,175 miles

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

FRONT LANDING PANEL CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HAZARD SWITCH MARKING FADED

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,708 miles

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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L351 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L351 DNF, 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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L351 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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