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L329 RPN

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,956 mi
Last recorded55,956 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL329 RPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 55,956 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 55,932 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested broken brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2025 55,744 miles

OSF TYRE HEAVILY PERSIHED IN TREAD

UNDERSIDE/BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Fail 10 Jul 2025 55,741 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

OSF TYRE HEAVILY PERSIHED IN TREAD

UNDERSIDE/BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Pass 1 May 2024 54,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,371 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 52,763 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 52,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2020 52,328 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,236 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 51,223 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 50,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 42,449 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine area.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 34,171 miles

co level near limit

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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L329 RPN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L329 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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L329 RPN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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