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L163 GNT

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,726 mi
Last recorded37,726 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 GNT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 37,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,113 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,294 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,012 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 32,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,642 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 24,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

polly v belt running off crank pulley

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,710 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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L163 GNT is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L163 GNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L163 GNT registered?

L163 GNT is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L163 GNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L163 GNT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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