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L284 LRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

108,262 mi
Last recorded108,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 LRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 108,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 108,091 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 108,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch - near suspension mounting chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 107,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 107,561 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 107,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,114 miles

under body of van has surface corrosion all over

Pass 22 May 2019 104,374 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,687 miles

Lower Windscreen scuttle panel corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,167 miles

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sill corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 102,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sill corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2015 101,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passengers door difficult to open from inside

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,960 miles

Offside front disc corroded

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 99,901 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Offside front disc corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 94,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nsr upper indicator not working

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 May 2013 94,858 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nsr upper indicator not working

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2012 90,117 miles

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust support rubber missing

Exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 May 2012 90,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust support rubber missing

Exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,816 miles

1 exhaust rubber missing

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all tyres perrished

exhaust rubbers perrished

Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,816 miles

1 exhaust rubber missing

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all tyres perrished

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,446 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 83,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,352 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,334 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,636 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,408 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 77,408 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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L284 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 L284 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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L284 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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