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L546 DVH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,120 mi
Last recorded86,120 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 DVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 86,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,249 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 85,249 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 84,429 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Sill has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill has slight corrosion

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sill has slight corrosion

Rear leaf springs have slight corrosion

Underside of vehicle corroded front to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

Offside sill has slight corrosion

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

Offside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,947 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 75,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,362 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,169 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,689 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,685 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,563 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 52,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2005 45,196 miles

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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L546 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 72.7%.

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 L546 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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L546 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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