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L418 MYB

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,792 mi
Last recorded58,792 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 58,792 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 56,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,978 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 52,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,607 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,643 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 40,624 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 39,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bolt missing, both sides where a tow bar has been removed

rear wheel bearings both sides have slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,738 miles

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

bolt missing, both sides where a tow bar has been removed

rear wheel bearings both sides have slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,991 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,991 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,030 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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L418 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L418 MYB, 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 L418 MYB registered?

L418 MYB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L418 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L418 MYB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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