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L386 LRC

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,848 mi
Last recorded119,848 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 LRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 117,972 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 117,972 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 114,751 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 111,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 102,319 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test LH Front and Both Rear ()

Fail 30 Apr 2021 102,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test LH Front and Both Rear ()

Pass 13 Jun 2020 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jun 2020 92,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 May 2019 88,386 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near to tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,569 miles

Front brake disc inner face slight corrosion

Front chassis starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Fail 5 Jun 2018 83,569 miles

Rear Seat belt missing forward facing seat buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc inner face slight corrosion

Front chassis starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,777 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has age related cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 79,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has age related cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,918 miles

Front brake discs have slight pitting to outer face

Front inner wing/chassis rail starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,681 miles

brake pipes to front flexible hoses have been painted

chassis corroded and underside of vehicle corroded

exhaust rubber mountings perished and split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,633 miles

exhaust rubbers are all perished

slight play in offside track rod end

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2009 67,620 miles

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

exhaust rubbers are all perished

slight play in offside track rod end

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,670 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 67,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,131 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 67,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion in nearside front inner wing

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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L386 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L386 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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L386 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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