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L27 AFX

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

58,486 mi
Last recorded58,486 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 AFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 58,486 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

sills corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2026 58,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

sills corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 56,927 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step. Near seatbelt fixings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch, strut tower and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step. Near seatbelt fixings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill, at jacking points at front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Splitting at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,170 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,959 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 55,953 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER DOOR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER DOOR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,767 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 52,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,565 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 52,545 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 51,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,646 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 43,853 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 43,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,596 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,265 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 42,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers slight deterioration

Pass 4 May 2011 42,584 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,954 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,450 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,012 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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L27 AFX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L27 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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L27 AFX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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