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L394 RUF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,537 mi
Last recorded48,537 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 RUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 48,537 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 48,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 48,248 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to spring eye mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 48,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to spring eye mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 48,172 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 48,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre cracking/splitting to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 45,741 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 44,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 44,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,787 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,146 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 43,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,642 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,641 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,649 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,561 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 32,561 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,551 miles

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

slight brake bind to o/s/r wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,322 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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L394 RUF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L394 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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L394 RUF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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