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L282 LRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,548 mi
Last recorded88,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL282 LRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 88,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear back panel

Fail 23 May 2023 86,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear back panel

Pass 24 May 2022 85,845 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 85,835 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,647 miles

extensive corrosion to o/s & n/s rear chassis legs

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,935 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,934 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe insecure and not suitable for test equipement (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect Vehicle fitted with front plate on rear (6.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint detected on shaker plates (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint detected on shaker plates (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,800 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 75,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer and tail pipe of exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,686 miles

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

Rear silencer and tail pipe of exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,214 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water in nsf headlamp but not affecting bulbs or aim

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,378 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,378 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,832 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,607 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,924 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,358 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 54,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L282 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L282 LRB, 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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L282 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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