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L809 AJT

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,349 mi
Last recorded53,349 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 AJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 53,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185 14c ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-14 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-14 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 50,700 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2023 50,700 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,444 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,983 miles

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

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

both front driveshaft outer gaitors slightly deteriorated

both rear and offside front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear chassis extensions corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

slight blow on front pipe joint

wiper panel lower of windscreen corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 48,114 miles

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres 18514 8 ply van (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery lose

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,709 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,611 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 44,611 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,490 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,835 miles

crack in drivers door mirror.

Fail 7 Aug 2010 40,835 miles

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

crack in drivers door mirror.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,279 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,637 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,241 miles

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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L809 AJT is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L809 AJT, 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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What year was L809 AJT registered?

L809 AJT is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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