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L4 BFA

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,728 mi
Last recorded44,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 BFA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 44,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 44,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 43,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,424 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,223 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,632 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,220 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,212 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,107 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,638 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,148 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,758 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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L4 BFA is a 1993 Talbot Express 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 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 L4 BFA, 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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What year was L4 BFA registered?

L4 BFA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 September 1993.

Is L4 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 BFA 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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