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L539 DVH

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,103 mi
Last recorded117,103 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 DVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,103 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 115,705 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 114,279 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 114,275 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 112,539 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,152 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,126 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 102,126 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,375 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,179 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,227 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,152 miles

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

offside rear park brake effort lower than expected

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to see condition or thickness of front brake pads

Fail 5 Dec 2011 75,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to see condition or thickness of front brake pads

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,744 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,536 miles

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

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

clutch pedal exceptionally stiff

Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,869 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,464 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,292 miles

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2006 50,292 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

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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L539 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L539 DVH, 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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L539 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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