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L368 DNF

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL368 DNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,933 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,933 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 85,585 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 85,585 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 84,193 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2022 84,193 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,569 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under car central area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/r tyre badly cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under car central area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/r tyre badly cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both headlights loose but secure

Fail 2 Jul 2019 80,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both headlights loose but secure

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,803 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 79,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength very front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps centre rear (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear closing panels corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear closing panels corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

X4 exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,508 miles

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

advise corrosion nsf inner arch

advise corrosion rear panel

Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise corrosion nsf inner arch

advise corrosion rear panel

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,745 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 76,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,431 miles

Front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside outer sill becoming corroded and weak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 75,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,019 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 Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside wiper rubber split

rear rubber exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,147 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,147 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,090 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,942 miles

battery tray corroding

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight corrosion evident at offside front wheel arch

Fail 10 Aug 2010 53,838 miles

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

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

battery tray corroding

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight corrosion evident at offside front wheel arch

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,151 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 49,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,170 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 45,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,507 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,507 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,193 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,067 miles

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

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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L368 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L368 DNF, 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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L368 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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