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L388 RUF

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 RUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,113 miles

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

both outer sill have been welded and covered with under seal

Fail 16 Apr 2026 106,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sill have been welded and covered with under seal

Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,565 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,322 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,486 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,698 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,010 miles

clutch thrust bearing noisey?

complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

unable to see most of brake pipes[covered in grease]

Fail 25 Sep 2012 94,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

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

clutch thrust bearing noisey?

complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

unable to see most of brake pipes[covered in grease]

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,077 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs slightly scored

front tyres on 3mm

rear tyre outer walls slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 88,454 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,050 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 87,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 84,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,284 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 78,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L388 RUF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L388 RUF, 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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What year was L388 RUF registered?

L388 RUF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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