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L417 MYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,035 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 76,832 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 74,223 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 74,218 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,994 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 71,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,625 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,621 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 65,475 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,475 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 65,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 64,546 miles

o/s raer helper coil spring broken

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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L417 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L417 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 L417 MYB registered?

L417 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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