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L516 BTT

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,932 mi
Last recorded59,932 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 BTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper loose

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,190 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2018 48,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 44,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 43,008 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracked/perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished on outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2014 41,372 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 38,744 miles

both front outer cv gaiters slightly perished

Pass 11 May 2012 37,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,555 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,958 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 30,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2008 30,951 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,841 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing.

oil leak

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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L516 BTT is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L516 BTT, 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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What year was L516 BTT registered?

L516 BTT is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L516 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L516 BTT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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