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L394 DTX

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,027 mi
Last recorded48,027 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 DTX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 48,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under car general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,362 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 43,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Major Oil Leak

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 43,995 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Major Oil Leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 39,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,168 miles

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

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

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

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

upper level lights disabled rear

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,779 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 36,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,277 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,192 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake warning light ON

offside front top marker light not working

offside rear brake noisey on application

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,513 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDER VEHICLE SERFACE RUST

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,500 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall has small split

Fail 7 Nov 2009 31,496 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,689 miles

moderate play in n/s and o/s track rod ends

rear handbrake cable outer casings starting to deteriorate

slight damage to fuel hose attached to fuel pump

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2008 30,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

moderate play in n/s and o/s track rod ends

rear handbrake cable outer casings starting to deteriorate

slight damage to fuel hose attached to fuel pump

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,925 miles

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Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,915 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L394 DTX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L394 DTX, 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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L394 DTX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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