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L438 YTA

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,560 mi
Last recorded51,560 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 YTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 51,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

very slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,402 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 40,402 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafed on shock absorber . (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 39,194 miles

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

dampness around fuel pump

Fail 9 Apr 2020 39,194 miles

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

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

dampness around fuel pump

Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,735 miles

difficult to pass emissions test

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,950 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,940 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 27,955 miles

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

Unable to check front pads

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,955 miles

Unable to check front pads

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,252 miles

slight exhaust blow?

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,012 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 23,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,210 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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L438 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L438 YTA, 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 L438 YTA registered?

L438 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L438 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L438 YTA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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