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L391 LRC

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,505 mi
Last recorded91,505 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL391 LRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,905 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,523 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,067 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 23 May 2017 80,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounting rubbers perishing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 79,405 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounting rubbers perishing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 77,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,665 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,530 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,530 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r outer sidelight out

n/s/r upper marker light out

Fail 6 May 2010 72,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r outer sidelight out

n/s/r upper marker light out

Pass 18 May 2009 70,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,483 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 67,593 miles

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

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

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

coolant leaking

Pass 11 May 2006 67,593 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

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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L391 LRC 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 80%.

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 L391 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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L391 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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