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L421 MYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,044 mi
Last recorded75,044 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 75,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury GRILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury INDECATOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASS/LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH TO CHASS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,314 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 74,305 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 73,719 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,719 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 73,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,317 miles

slight surface corrosion, slight play steering/ball joints, 23% imbalance front brakes

Fail 7 Jul 2011 72,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight surface corrosion, slight play steering/ball joints, 23% imbalance front brakes

Pass 11 May 2010 72,192 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine mount worn

wipers split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,823 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 62,580 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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L421 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L421 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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L421 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L421 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 MYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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