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L908 BPR

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 BPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,179 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 89,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,669 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,784 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,704 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 64,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 47,677 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 47,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 40,634 miles

exhaust tail pipe bent

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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L908 BPR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L908 BPR, 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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L908 BPR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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