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L25 AFX

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,326 mi
Last recorded58,326 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 AFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,176 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 55,175 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,972 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,450 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf cv gaiter is slightly passing greese

Fail 15 Jul 2014 44,513 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf cv gaiter is slightly passing greese

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,840 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,840 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,076 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,539 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,539 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,891 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 34,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,418 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 34,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,615 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 32,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L25 AFX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L25 AFX, 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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What year was L25 AFX registered?

L25 AFX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L25 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 AFX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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