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L425 MYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

85,811 mi
Last recorded85,811 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL425 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,811 miles

Central Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead, inner engine bay area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded, but not currently excessive (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not currently excessive enough to meet failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair with slight pedal drop under pressure, not excessive on road test (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of chassis/ inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of chassis/ inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead, inner engine bay area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded, but not currently excessive (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not currently excessive enough to meet failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair with slight pedal drop under pressure, not excessive on road test (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 82,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper bar corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 82,516 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper bar corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,658 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper bar corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 78,658 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper bar corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,653 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 76,600 miles

Central Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower sills corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front panel under headlamp corroded

Offside Rear park brake cable deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2021 75,486 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both .HID fitted post1986 (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower sills corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front panel under headlamp corroded

Offside Rear park brake cable deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,507 miles

Front sills corroding

Offside headlamp corroded

Offside park brake cable deteriroated

Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,507 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front sills corroding

Offside headlamp corroded

Offside park brake cable deteriroated

Pass 15 May 2019 73,760 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 73,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 72,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 72,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Handbrake cable in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,277 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2016 72,277 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,932 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,932 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,453 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,453 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s step has corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

n/s step has corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front discs pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,856 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 65,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,038 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,249 miles

1/ nearside outer c/v boot cracked †2/ rear lower engine mount braking up †3/ front exhaust joint leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2006 52,098 miles

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 52,098 miles

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 48,408 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 48,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L425 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 L425 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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L425 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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