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L378 LRC

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 LRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 70,856 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear step badly corroded but secure & not effecting vehicle structure.

underside of vehicle fully undersealed

Fail 3 Apr 2025 70,805 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH front steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner steering arm has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking points showing corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2024 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed (at front of arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking points showing corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,330 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded at points

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,557 miles

Front brake pipes grease covered

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Prevent further corrosion of front inner wings

Fail 28 Jun 2022 60,557 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front brake pipes grease covered

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Prevent further corrosion of front inner wings

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output 2x front (4.1.4 (b))

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

showing corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 59,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,725 miles

Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET MINIMUM EFFORT

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,649 miles

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

both rear springs worn

both wipers worn

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on front of inner wheel arches out with prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,607 miles

metal brake pipes o/s/f rusted

rust in area near o/s/f tie bar.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,607 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

leak in area of n/s steering rack gaiter

metal brake pipes o/s/f rusted

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rust in area near o/s/f tie bar.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise nsf tyre slight worn outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2014 45,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise nsf tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 44,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,643 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,345 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,370 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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L378 LRC 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 L378 LRC, 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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L378 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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