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L365 DNF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL365 DNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,597 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 82,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 81,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 81,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

O/S FRONT DOOR CATCH IS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end ball joint dust covers ripped and perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 77,933 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded (battery location) bumper mount also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre split all round outer edge of sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end ball joint dust covers ripped and perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,851 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,299 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Allen head rail bolt (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords continuous casing splits (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords casing continuous splits (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,048 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres and near side rear tyre deteriorating

horn becoming weak/harsh

off side front chassis leg corroding

Pass 29 May 2013 72,840 miles

Wear indicator wire to o/s front broken N/S front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,857 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,857 miles

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

brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,424 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 50,424 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 50,424 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,796 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,894 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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L365 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 68%.

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 L365 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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L365 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L365 DNF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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