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L303 PSP

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 PSP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 94,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,350 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,995 miles

offside inner front wing corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front step to wheelarch corroded

offside front sill/jacking point corroded

offside front step to wheel arch corroded

offside inner front wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,275 miles

Centre Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 88,411 miles

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2010 88,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 88,078 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 84,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,895 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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L303 PSP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L303 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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L303 PSP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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