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L499 XDF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

90,964 mi
Last recorded90,964 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL499 XDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 90,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 90,932 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake pressure valve missing

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 90,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,750 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 90,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,213 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perished .

Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts perished x4. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,239 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fail 29 Jul 2019 88,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,027 miles

head lamp switch faulty

Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,027 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle broke down (8.2.2.2 (e))

head lamp switch faulty

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,746 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

various exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear brake binding slightly

various exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rubber mounts perished x 4

Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,995 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

various exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,063 miles

EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED X2

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,834 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,069 miles

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 20 Jul 2009 72,368 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,656 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 71,640 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,418 miles

front and rear number plates slightly faded

Fail 19 Jul 2005 65,026 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 65,026 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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L499 XDF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L499 XDF, 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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L499 XDF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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