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L435 YTA

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,065 mi
Last recorded90,065 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL435 YTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 90,065 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front bumper lose both sides

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 89,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,594 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 87,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle, including inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber missing

Fail 23 Sep 2020 83,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling step (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective held up with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension travel limited

Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner wings have slight corrosion

engine external drive belts slightly deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,071 miles

All brake pipes greased

Both front inner wing areas corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 exhaust rubbers broke/missing but system still adequately supported

All brake pipes greased

Both front inner wing areas corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,119 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease preventing proper inspection

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,614 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,866 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear Exhaust mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,413 miles

Rear exhaust mounts showing of age.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,328 miles

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

offside rear light unit is cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,822 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 55,801 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,519 miles

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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L435 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L435 YTA, 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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L435 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 December 1993.

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