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L484 RVG

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,224 mi
Last recorded43,224 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 RVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber bushes deterioated

play in inner rack ends

Pass 3 Aug 2024 43,076 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 43,067 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 42,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,043 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 41,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 40,766 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,964 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,916 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 36,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,827 miles

brake pipes rusty

gearbox mounting defective

Fail 24 Jul 2013 34,826 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipes rusty

Gearbox mounting defective

O/side rear tyre small cuts in wall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,575 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,732 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,487 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mountings perished

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 24,046 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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L484 RVG is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige 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 L484 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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L484 RVG is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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