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L382 LRC

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,254 mi
Last recorded52,254 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL382 LRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,254 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 52,254 miles

Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,036 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,700 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effiency just met requirements

Offside Rear service brake effiency just met requirements

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,786 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 46,657 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,651 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,614 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 40,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 40,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,899 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,995 miles

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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L382 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L382 LRC, 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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What year was L382 LRC registered?

L382 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 13 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L382 LRC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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