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L237 OMA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,812 mi
Last recorded76,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 OMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,812 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner and outer and surrounding area (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Inner bumper bar and area corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 76,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing within 30cm of offside lower arm upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner and outer and surrounding area (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Inner bumper bar and area corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 765,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly scrubbed

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 76,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly scrubbed

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,373 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure mont and body rust (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,918 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

underneath vehicle has some corrosion but outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

underneath vehicle has some corrosion but outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,298 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,731 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,158 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,977 miles

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,977 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

front tyres ; n/s/r tyre and spare tyre perished

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,102 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 63,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 61,901 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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L237 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L237 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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L237 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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