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L546 ETA

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,579 mi
Last recorded50,579 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 ETA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 50,579 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,819 miles

exhaust middle box repaired and slightly blowing

handbrake lever return spring broken

movement in both front seat runners

nearside and offside front brake pipes rusty

nearside and offside front inner wings holed/corroded

nearside and offside sills rusty

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre split and perished

Fail 22 Aug 2016 49,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust middle box repaired and slightly blowing

handbrake lever return spring broken

movement in both front seat runners

nearside and offside front brake pipes rusty

nearside and offside front inner wings holed/corroded

nearside and offside sills rusty

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre split and perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 49,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,214 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,214 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,367 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,361 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 43,175 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 41,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,840 miles

as with vt30

Fail 1 Mar 2006 37,840 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 ETA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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