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L361 CDA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,414 mi
Last recorded87,414 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 CDA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 87,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,345 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 87,342 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 86,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 85,567 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,174 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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L361 CDA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L361 CDA, 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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What year was L361 CDA registered?

L361 CDA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L361 CDA safe to buy?

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