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L441 KSA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,701 mi
Last recorded65,701 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL441 KSA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 65,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,094 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 63,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive VERY SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 61,265 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT LEAK AT GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive VERY SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,965 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 53,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high HEADLAMP LOOSE (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,933 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,624 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 49,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,627 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,150 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 42,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,507 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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L441 KSA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L441 KSA, 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 L441 KSA registered?

L441 KSA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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