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L408 MYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,526 mi
Last recorded85,526 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 85,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 85,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 82,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 80,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 80,084 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 80,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 79,972 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 79,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,030 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,282 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,091 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,194 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,419 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jun 2014 73,417 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,081 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,017 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 116,017 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 114,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 112,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 111,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 110,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 107,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 103,060 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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L408 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L408 MYB, 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 L408 MYB registered?

L408 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L408 MYB safe to buy?

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