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L733 DVM

1993 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D110,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 DVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,645 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 96,645 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,295 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 95,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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L733 DVM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 110,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L733 DVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L733 DVM registered?

L733 DVM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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