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L428 FTM

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,885 mi
Last recorded120,885 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 FTM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 120,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 120,776 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 120,622 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 119,832 miles

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

passenger seat sloppy

slight play in steering rack

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to sealent covering

Fail 2 May 2008 119,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

heavy perishing on all rubber exhaust mountins

heavy perishing on n/s/f tyre

passenger seat sloppy

slight play in steering rack

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to sealent covering

Pass 11 May 2007 119,552 miles

both rear tyres has side wall splits

Fail 2 May 2007 119,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres with side wall crackes

Fail 1 May 2007 76,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 118,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2006 118,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

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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L428 FTM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L428 FTM, 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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L428 FTM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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