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L474 GGS

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 GGS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 82,975 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 82,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged corroded and budging up (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 82,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,309 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,757 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 81,757 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 77,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,974 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2013 75,974 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection of pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drive belts for alternator and vacum pump noisy

Fail 1 Mar 2012 75,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drive belts for alternator and vacum pump noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,796 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 74,795 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 74,716 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,269 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,677 miles

-WASHERS NEED REDIRECTED,O/S STOP LAMP BULB-

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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L474 GGS is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L474 GGS, 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 L474 GGS registered?

L474 GGS is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L474 GGS safe to buy?

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