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L357 DNF

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,523 mi
Last recorded96,523 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 DNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,523 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,317 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,985 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 95,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BY MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,738 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,567 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,979 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 75,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 70,648 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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L357 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L357 DNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L357 DNF registered?

L357 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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