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L392 HCF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,395 mi
Last recorded34,395 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL392 HCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 34,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2026 34,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2025 32,721 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 30,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,463 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 27,463 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 25,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,322 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 24,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 22,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 19,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 18,579 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 15,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,955 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,949 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 8,508 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 8,508 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 8,279 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 8,243 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 7,762 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 7,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 6,934 miles

n/s/r service brake effort low+slight binde

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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L392 HCF 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 76%.

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 L392 HCF, 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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L392 HCF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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