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L250 PDM

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,448 mi
Last recorded43,448 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 PDM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 43,448 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 43,446 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 42,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,236 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 42,233 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

condition of nearside headlamp pattern

condition of offside wing mirror

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 39,285 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front inner wing corroded

headlight mask fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 38,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front inner wing corroded

headlight mask fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,717 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 37,712 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,893 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2015 36,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,669 miles

both headlight patterns

footbrake spungy

Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

exhaust supports not good

Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,225 miles

nearside headlight pattern

Fail 10 Jul 2010 35,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside headlight pattern

Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,870 miles

blow on exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 28,107 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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L250 PDM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L250 PDM, 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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L250 PDM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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