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L353 DNF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

77,888 mi
Last recorded77,888 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 DNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 77,888 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 77,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 75,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 69,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 69,431 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,022 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,163 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 64,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,088 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 58,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

front screen lower panel corroding

Pass 4 May 2017 57,750 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 May 2016 57,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,662 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,318 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,318 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,244 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,809 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 52,809 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 52,293 miles

slight blow from tail pipe

Fail 30 Apr 2009 52,292 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,773 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 49,273 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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L353 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L353 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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L353 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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