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L393 RUF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,169 mi
Last recorded110,169 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 RUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 110,169 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 106,725 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 106,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

clutch very heavy

no dip beam tell tale

ns and os outer cv gaitors cracked

nsr tyre very badly deteriorated

os park cable casing damaged

osr tyre very badly deteriorated

play in nsf track rod end

rear brakes noisey

Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,663 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake warning lamp stays illuminated once parking brake released

Fail 28 Apr 2008 106,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R handbrake cable rubbing on water pipe

brake warning lamp stays illuminated once parking brake released

rear tyres are cracked around the sidewalls

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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L393 RUF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L393 RUF, 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 L393 RUF registered?

L393 RUF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 October 1993.

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