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L773 ETF

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL773 ETF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,898 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened x 2 rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp deteri0rated beam image ok at time of test

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

slight grease leake from nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,115 miles

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,224 miles

damp around nearside rear brake back plate requires checking brakes working ok at time of test

rear brake load valve stiff

rear leaf springs worn/weak

slight brake bind on offside rear

underseal on rear member near seat mount checked best as possible

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,943 miles

low parking brake performance pass

rea leaf springs worn/weak

slight brake bind to nearside rear

under seal around rear step checked best as possible

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,567 miles

both rear leaf springs worn/weekend

parking brake binding on both rear brakes

rust on rear chassis by spring hangers

rusty around rear step mount

Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

rusty around rear step mount

both rear leaf springs worn/weekend

parking brake binding on both rear brakes

rust on rear chassis by spring hangers

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,391 miles

both rear leaf springs worn / weakened

low parking brake performance pass

low service brake performance pass

rusting through by rear step

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,175 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)

low parking brake performance pass

rusty around rear step mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rusting around rear step mount

Fail 17 Aug 2016 83,355 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rusting around rear step mount

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

low parking brake performance pass

low service brake performance pass

rusty around rear step mount

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,734 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front lower battery tray rusting requires attention soon

outer wall cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,149 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

low service brake performance pass

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,746 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

low brake performance pass

low parking brake performance pass

slight wear/8movement to steering column requires investigation soon

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

low brake performance pass

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside centre chassis starting to rust

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

LOW BRAKE PERFORMANCE PASS

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,077 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,369 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 67,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 64,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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L773 ETF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L773 ETF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L773 ETF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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