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L363 LRC

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,315 mi
Last recorded66,315 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL363 LRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 66,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch by tie bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch,near tie bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,745 miles

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

Front step mountings slightly corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,666 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower step mounting area has slight corrosion

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,393 miles

under seal on various brake pipes

Offside Front slight corrosion on lower step mounting

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,232 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under seal on all brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,440 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

under seal on all brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

under seal on all brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition 4 off

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,107 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,586 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,174 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,013 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,736 miles

o/s/f brake pad wear ind wire disconnected

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,087 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 49,019 miles

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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L363 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L363 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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L363 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 19 November 1993.

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