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L526 DVH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,571 mi
Last recorded78,571 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 DVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 78,571 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,803 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 74,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,115 miles

Nearside Front suspension noisy when jacked up

Offside Front suspension noisy when jacked up

Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 1 before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension noisy when jacked up

Offside Front suspension noisy when jacked up

Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,027 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,898 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

body has corrosion on osf inner arch and rear spring mount brackets

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

body has corrosion on osf inner arch and rear spring mount brackets

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holes forming in tail pipe section (7.1.2)

front brake disc starting to lip, pads not visible

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,083 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,669 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,587 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,577 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,567 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,636 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,456 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,718 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 40,718 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,154 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 38,381 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L526 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L526 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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What year was L526 DVH registered?

L526 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 November 1993.

Is L526 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 DVH shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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