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L374 GTF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,931 mi
Last recorded35,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL374 GTF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 35,931 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 35,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 35,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 34,468 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 34,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,570 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brakes /parking brake may need adjustment shortly

Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 24,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,987 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r floor surports rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,741 miles

all four road tyres splitting and perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,220 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 23,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,734 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 21,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,429 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,123 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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L374 GTF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L374 GTF, 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 L374 GTF registered?

L374 GTF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L374 GTF safe to buy?

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