CarVerify

Free Car Check

L211 PWK

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,787 mi
Last recorded69,787 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL211 PWK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,787 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,368 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,119 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 67,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,034 miles

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

fan belt requires attention

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,004 miles

oil leak engine

slight play on near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,725 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,350 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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L211 PWK is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L211 PWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L211 PWK?

You can check the full history of L211 PWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L211 PWK registered?

L211 PWK is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L211 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L211 PWK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L211 PWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L211 PWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.