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L305 LRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,460 mi
Last recorded116,460 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL305 LRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 116,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside corroded in places

Underside undersealed in places

Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,047 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,357 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 113,357 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,411 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 112,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 106,851 miles

Nearside Rear top indicator not working

Pass 11 May 2016 105,398 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 102,589 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2014 100,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 97,641 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/R tyre has cut in the tread but not deep enuogh to reach the cords

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 94,753 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2012 94,753 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,198 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,197 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,813 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,523 miles

offside inner wing has corrsion (front)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,953 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 May 2007 76,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 73,521 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 73,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

grease leaking past offside outer drivshaft clip

Pass 5 May 2005 69,158 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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L305 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L305 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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L305 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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