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L225 OMA

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

57,424 mi
Last recorded57,424 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 OMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 57,424 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 24 Mar 2025 56,489 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,330 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underneath

exhaust system in poor condition / leaking gasses

lower rear engine mount in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 53,723 miles

Brake performance not tested due to ruptured brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 53,690 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel area area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing next to upper spring/strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing condition (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up Central support bearing/housing (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake servo hose badly perished

Front Inner wings badly corroded nearside and offside

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

Nearside Front Inner sill and bodywork showing heavy corrosion within engine mounting prescribed area

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 49,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 49,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,912 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,907 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 49,889 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,886 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users n/s/f bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,418 miles

Front inner arches corroded

Offside Front step area corroded

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

Rear arches/panels corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks to engine and gearbox

sills corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to front join (7.1.2)

oil leaks to engine and gearbox

sills corroded

Front inner arches corroded

Offside Front step area corroded

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

Rear arches/panels corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,819 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 48,819 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,908 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,133 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 47,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,164 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,201 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,191 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,762 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 41,580 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,580 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,725 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 39,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,895 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 38,895 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

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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L225 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 L225 OMA, 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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L225 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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