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L308 LRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,827 mi
Last recorded61,827 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 LRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 61,827 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 61,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,759 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,669 miles

Both rear shock bushes deteriorated

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 60,664 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front seals inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear shock bushes deteriorated

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,646 miles

Both Rear Leaf Springs Corroded/Deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,389 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS & INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,389 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS & INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,632 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,731 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,446 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L308 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L308 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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L308 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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