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L278 PSP

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,696 mi
Last recorded76,696 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 PSP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 75,456 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,527 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wheel arch corroded close to strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring front hangers are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear leaf spring rear hanger mounting area repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

many fresh welded/undersealed repairs present

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,539 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 69,660 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCHES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 69,660 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCHES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 67,581 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor / door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres are cracking / perishing on outer side walls

Fail 15 May 2018 67,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor / door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres are cracking / perishing on outer side walls

Pass 19 May 2017 65,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres cracking on side walls

slight corrosion n/s sill

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wing

slight corrosion o/s/r outrigger

Pass 25 May 2016 63,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 63,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer lower valence (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer lower valence (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped t - piece union (3.6.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear x member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 62,128 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 62,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,322 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,437 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 47,918 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 43,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,387 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 41,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise n/s/ sill coroded and holed but not in a structral area

Pass 15 May 2006 37,016 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 37,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L278 PSP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L278 PSP, 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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L278 PSP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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