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L419 MYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,324 mi
Last recorded115,324 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL419 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code (1512) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

battery loose

oil leak on gear box

rubber hanger missing off back box

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,669 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 110,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,170 miles

general corrosion

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 103,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 103,123 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,590 miles

near side rear wheel bearing has slight play

off side front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 1 May 2014 102,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 101,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 101,509 miles

n\s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 21 May 2012 101,509 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

alternator insecure

n\s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 100,101 miles

o\s\f step sill rusty

Fail 10 May 2011 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o\s\f step sill rusty

Pass 27 May 2010 99,881 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

horn quiet

Fail 19 May 2010 99,865 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake warning light flickering/glowing

horn quiet

n/s washer jet just hitting screen

Pass 24 Mar 2009 99,319 miles

both sides handbrake cables - outer cables in poor condition

corrosion on front disc faces

corrosion on front section of front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on offside sill panel (holed)

exhaust tailpipe corroded and fracture occurring close to mounting

movement/play in all rear spring shackle bushes

nearside front brake pipe corroded close to hose union

nearside headlamp stone chipped

offside mirror glass damaged - smaller mirror stuck over the top

patches of corrosion throughout underside

tow bar beam badly corroded - this will soon be an mot testable item

Pass 22 May 2008 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2008 98,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 95,348 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 95,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 90,571 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 90,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L419 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L419 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 L419 MYB registered?

L419 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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