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L488 XDF

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,596 mi
Last recorded74,596 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 XDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,596 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 73,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 73,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 73,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 73,485 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 72,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,740 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,936 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 66,685 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 1 May 2012 66,685 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,187 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,411 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,411 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,940 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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L488 XDF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L488 XDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L488 XDF registered?

L488 XDF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L488 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 XDF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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