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L318 RPN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

63,397 mi
Last recorded63,397 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 RPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,397 miles

corrosion to o/s front upper sill

oil level low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,211 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 62,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,997 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,661 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 59,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 592,903 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 59,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,283 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,983 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 58,983 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,824 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,744 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 55,744 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,138 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,139 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 51,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L318 RPN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 L318 RPN, 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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L318 RPN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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