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L556 AUE

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 AUE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,125 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2016 68,755 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Fail 12 May 2016 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,783 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,703 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 57,680 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2008 57,534 miles

Exhaust rubbers perishing and splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,534 miles

Exhaust rubbers perishing and splitting

Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 49,561 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 49,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L556 AUE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 L556 AUE, 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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What year was L556 AUE registered?

L556 AUE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 7 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L556 AUE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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