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L222 MJM

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 MJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,673 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2020 92,673 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,744 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,955 miles

Excessive corrosion on chassis beam at nearside front, away from any prescribed areas

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Underside of vehicle shows some signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,619 miles

Engine oil leaking from oil filler cap

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,883 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 87,875 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 87,121 miles

exhaust rubbers in poor condtion

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2012 85,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 85,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 79,527 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2006 101,235 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 101,235 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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L222 MJM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L222 MJM, 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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L222 MJM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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