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L413 SHU

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,175 mi
Last recorded66,175 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL413 SHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 66,175 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 63,317 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 63,317 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 61,888 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 61,888 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 60,986 miles

Corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,089 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 59,081 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both head lamps deteriorated

Front both head lamps deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2021 53,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both head lamps deteriorated

Front both head lamps deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,987 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 49,943 miles

Emissions not tested Leak on exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,864 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,854 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2017 38,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,410 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust blowing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 32,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cracking on walls (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cracking on walls (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust blowing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,222 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuation starting

rear number plate marked

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,775 miles

front c/v boots perished

rear number plate marked

sl;ight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,123 miles

lower battery tray corroded

rear number plate smudged

Fail 31 Oct 2011 20,123 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

lower battery tray corroded

rear number plate smudged

Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,928 miles

o/s/f slight front brake distortion

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Fail 26 Oct 2010 18,928 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/s/f slight front brake distortion

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,406 miles

slight play in rear and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 14,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 14,693 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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L413 SHU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L413 SHU, 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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L413 SHU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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