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L293 LRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL293 LRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 78,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 78,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,955 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 78,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,303 miles

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

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

bake hose ferules deteriated

Pass 16 May 2017 62,182 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferules onto callipers (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes heavily wax oiled hard to inspect

Fail 9 May 2017 62,182 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferules onto callipers (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes heavily wax oiled hard to inspect

Pass 30 Apr 2016 60,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,929 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 59,928 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,921 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,192 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 54,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 49,346 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 49,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,096 miles

1.very slight play in both front wheel bearings 2.front brake discs slightly corroded on edges 3.slight oil leaks 4.exhaust mounted with cable ties

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,286 miles

1.front brake discs corroded 2.slight blow on front to centre exhaust joint 3.slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,213 miles

1.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 2.slight play in both front and n/s rear wheel bearings 3.slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,916 miles

1.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges 2.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 3.slight play in o/s front track rod end 4.slight blow on front exhaust 5.all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Nov 2007 43,623 miles

1.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted on edges 2.slight play in n/s front and o/s rear wheel bearing 3.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,345 miles

1.slight play in boyth front and o/s rear wheel bearings †2.slight play in both track rod ends †3.surface corrosion on o/s front brake pipes †

Pass 24 Oct 2005 39,270 miles

1.slight play in both front wheel bearings †2.o/s/f brake pipe corroded just on limit †3.n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

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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L293 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L293 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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L293 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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