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L484 GGS

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,240 mi
Last recorded36,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 GGS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 36,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,677 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 35,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 35,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 34,317 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear leaf springs rusty

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 11 May 2022 33,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 33,347 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack damp

Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 33,242 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around the nearside rear spring front mount (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated affecting pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated affecting pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 32,804 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 32,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside 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 Rear tyre perishing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,401 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,695 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,678 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,795 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,853 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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L484 GGS is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L484 GGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L484 GGS is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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