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L290 PSP

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 PSP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 85,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old Tyre 05/11 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old Tyre 03/07 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Underside Heavily Undersealed/Painted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 85,917 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old Tyre 05/11 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old Tyre 03/07 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Underside Heavily Undersealed/Painted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,113 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 76,520 miles

Most exhaust rubbers perished but the exhaust is still supported.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 72,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 69,104 miles

Slight pull to the left on hard braking.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,347 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,229 miles

slight play in n/s/f seat

underside underseald

Fail 2 Dec 2008 55,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine mount at rear deteriorated almost to excess

exhaust 1st box fractured

exhaust mounting deteriorated

exhaust mounting missing

washers require adjustment

Pass 6 May 2008 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear seatbelt frayed and buckle missing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,808 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear seatbelt frayed and buckle missing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,646 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r seat belt frayed and no buckle

n/s/r sill corroded and holed

slight corrosion on o/s/f sill

Fail 1 Jun 2007 52,646 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r seat belt frayed and no buckle

n/s/r sill corroded and holed

slight corrosion on o/s/f sill

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,316 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 47,313 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front body sill corroded and holed ( outside prescribed areas )

oil leak

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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L290 PSP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L290 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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L290 PSP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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