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L515 DVH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,405 mi
Last recorded25,405 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL515 DVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 25,405 miles

all top outline marker lamp lenses missing

radiator cooling fan catching cowling

Fail 3 May 2024 25,405 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure silencer mounts missing front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all top outline marker lamps lenses missing front and rear.

radiator cooling fan fouling cowling

Pass 13 Apr 2022 25,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber sleeves have slight bulge indicating slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber sleeves have slight bulge indicating slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger support missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 25,386 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected behind bumper (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber sleeves bulging indicating corrosion of ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,583 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 24,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,590 miles

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

Handbrake has slight imbalance

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 23,586 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Kick up to OFF side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has slight imbalance

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

Pass 30 May 2017 23,340 miles

All x4 exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front head lamp has beam deflector fitted

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s marker light inop

slight condensation to o/s head lamp lense

slight damage to n/s rear lamp lense

Fail 30 May 2017 23,340 miles

All x4 exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front head lamp has beam deflector fitted

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s marker light inop

slight condensation to o/s head lamp lense

slight damage to n/s rear lamp lense

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,797 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

beam deflector fitted to o/s head lamp

n/s/r light lense slightly damaged

slight condensation o/s head lamp

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 13 Jun 2016 22,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

beam deflector fitted to o/s head lamp

n/s/r light lense slightly damaged

slight condensation o/s head lamp

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to exhaust

slight condensation in o/s headlight

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,487 miles

corrosion underside of vehicle

exhaust and mounts deteriorated

nearside rear lens damage

offside front arch corroded

offside front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit

offside headlamp water ingress

Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion underside of vehicle

exhaust and mounts deteriorated

nearside rear lens damage

offside front arch corroded

offside front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit

offside headlamp water ingress

Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,603 miles

chassis rusting

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,581 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,992 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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L515 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L515 DVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L515 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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