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L481 RVG

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 RVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 119,727 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 119,630 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 112,606 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,769 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 105,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (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 pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 105,748 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working all position lamps front and rear upper and lower (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,720 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,684 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,843 miles

Exhaust mounting defective After rear silencer , home made . Rubber bobbin ripping (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill under passenger step , slightly corroded , not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill under drivers step slightly corroded , not within a precribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Oct 2019 102,824 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (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 seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective After rear silencer , home made . Rubber bobbin ripping (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill under passenger step , slightly corroded , not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner sill under drivers step slightly corroded , not within a precribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Paint overspray (0.1 (b))

Rear body moulding / bumper damaged .

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Slight bodywork damage nsr but not effecting lights

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,766 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside windscreen damaged outside swept area

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 101,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced o/s and n/s (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside windscreen damaged outside swept area

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

Pass 6 May 2017 96,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2017 96,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 94,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow bar socket mounting bracket has deteriorated but still secure

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 94,114 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow bar socket mounting bracket has deteriorated but still secure

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 91,803 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,346 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 82,058 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust centre pipe hangers missing

exhaust tail pipe hangers 1 missing 1 perished

slight play in the offside of steering rack

Fail 7 May 2013 82,058 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre pipe hangers missing

exhaust tail pipe hangers 1 missing 1 perished

slight play in the offside of steering rack

Pass 5 May 2012 80,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exaust support rubbers deterioated

Pass 7 May 2011 78,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 75,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,529 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 70,875 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 68,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 68,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 66,063 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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L481 RVG is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 L481 RVG, 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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L481 RVG is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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