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L167 GNT

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,879 mi
Last recorded75,879 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL167 GNT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,401 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

front brake discs corroded in board side

Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,787 miles

Central Lower all exhaust mounting rubbers heavily perished

Front Lower crossmember under radiator corroded

Front beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Front drivebelts loose on engine

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front section of inner wheel arch/front panel corroded

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak and corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower front section of inner wheel arch/front panel corroded

Offside Rear Upper outline marker lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear leaf spring weak and corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 73,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure and lens cover adrift from lamp unit (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working all position lamps on vehicle inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Lower all exhaust mounting rubbers heavily perished

Front Lower crossmember under radiator corroded

Front drivebelts loose on engine

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front section of inner wheel arch/front panel corroded

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak and corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower front section of inner wheel arch/front panel corroded

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

Offside Rear leaf spring weak and corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,782 miles

Front Lower crossmember under radiator corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing/wheel arch

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front headlamp lower securing clip worn

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

Offside Rear upper marker lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Sep 2022 73,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of inner and outer sills corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower crossmember under radiator corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing/wheel arch

Nearside Front upper marker lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front headlamp lower securing clip worn

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

Offside Rear upper marker lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,401 miles

Front both headlamps have silvering deteriorated

Front corrosion to crossmember under radiator

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing panel

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper outline marker lamp inoperative

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 73,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front both headlamps have silvering deteriorated

Front corrosion to crossmember under radiator

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing panel

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper outline marker lamp inoperative

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,255 miles

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

Nearside front brake warning wire damaged

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

Offside front marker light dim

Offside front side light dim

Offside rear upper marker inoperative

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,216 miles

Central exhaust silencer mounting rubber broken

Central exhaust silencer tailpipe broken

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring weak

Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp condensated and reflector in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust silencer mounting rubber broken

Central exhaust silencer tailpipe broken

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring weak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak

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

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

Offside Rear leaf spring weak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 71,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern formed (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced silvering defective (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak

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

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

Offside Rear leaf spring weak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,462 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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,716 miles

Nearside Front inner wing / inner arch corroded

both front shock shrouds split

brake effort nearside rear low

brake pad warning wires damaged

exhaust corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front bumper support iron corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel tank corroding

nearside front upper brake hose deteriorated

oil leak onto exhaust - oil filter ????

Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,706 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front inner wing / inner arch corroded

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot leaking

both front shock shrouds split

brake effort nearside rear low

brake pad warning wires damaged

exhaust corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front bumper support iron corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel tank corroding

nearside front upper brake hose deteriorated

oil leak onto exhaust - oil filter ????

vacuum pump belt very loose

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,554 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,554 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all rubber exhaust mounts need replaceing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,636 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,255 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 61,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,643 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,718 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 58,718 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,351 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,315 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 51,496 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L167 GNT is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 L167 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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L167 GNT is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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