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L746 LPU

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

44,937 mi
Last recorded44,937 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 LPU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 44,937 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 44,937 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 44,529 miles

Offside Front side light dim

Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,519 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 44,519 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 43,363 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 43,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,369 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 42,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,578 miles

exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2017 41,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 40,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,345 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 35,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,760 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pipes copper greased

Fail 6 Jun 2014 34,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pipes copper greased

Pass 13 May 2014 34,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2014 34,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounts missing

Fail 16 Jul 2011 30,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounts missing

Pass 3 Jul 2010 29,681 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to persish and nearside rear onb outter wall

serface rust on nearside front suspenshon mounting

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,750 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,088 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 20,890 miles

both rear chassis members where rear springs attach show signs of early corrosion

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

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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L746 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L746 LPU, 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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L746 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 4 October 1993.

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