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L360 LRC

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,129 mi
Last recorded79,129 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL360 LRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 77,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 77,492 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 75,258 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 75,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 72,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 70,835 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,190 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 67,706 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 67,706 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 66,749 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,749 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,031 miles

all metal brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all metal brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

exhaust mounts perished and spliting

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,132 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,221 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 53,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L360 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L360 LRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L360 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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