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L406 MYB

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 69,500 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

steps corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,455 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriated

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 69,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust system mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre shows signs of slight deterioration

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,135 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,135 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,007 miles

previous advisorys apply

Fail 19 Feb 2007 62,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust mount split

metal pipes rusted

oil leakage transmission

rust forming on and near perscribed areas

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,394 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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L406 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L406 MYB, 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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L406 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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