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L327 RSL

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,622 mi
Last recorded67,622 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL327 RSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 67,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 67,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 67,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2024 67,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 66,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,083 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 66,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,069 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 66,069 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 65,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,591 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 62,895 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,936 miles

steering rack gaiters damp

rear brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

o/s rear handbrake cable outer casing split & rusty

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,391 miles

both front suspension top mountings worn

front brake pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front suspension top mountings worn

front brake pipes corroded

front discs badly corroded advise replacement

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,506 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

drivers door locking catch does not always automatically return

front discs in poor condition

offside rear upper running light inop

Fail 12 Apr 2014 57,463 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

drivers door locking catch does not always automatically return

front discs in poor condition

offside rear upper running light inop

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,414 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 55,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,100 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 54,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 51,841 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 51,841 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 48,293 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 48,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 46,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,279 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 43,279 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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L327 RSL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L327 RSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L327 RSL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 27 November 1993.

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