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L351 TGN

1993 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,079 mi
Last recorded64,079 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P60,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 TGN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 64,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 64,079 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 64,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 64,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 64,079 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 64,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,079 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 64,079 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,079 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 64,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,884 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,228 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,401 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 59,401 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 56,834 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 56,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,794 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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L351 TGN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 60,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L351 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L351 TGN registered?

L351 TGN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L351 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L351 TGN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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