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L4 JOB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,412 mi
Last recorded87,412 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 87,412 miles

Offside and Near side front wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 87,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside and Near side front wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,410 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside and offside front wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,467 miles

Nearside Front door step/under sill corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,871 miles

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

Nearside Front sill & under sill corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2019 84,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,589 miles

Central Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,746 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,795 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,357 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 6 Oct 2014 81,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,230 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,620 miles

battery insecure

osf tyre starting to crack

Fail 10 Oct 2012 79,620 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

osf tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,386 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 78,126 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 78,124 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2008 77,564 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 75,028 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 75,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,593 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 71,593 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JOB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 L4 JOB, 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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L4 JOB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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