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L557 AUE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,931 mi
Last recorded75,931 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 AUE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 74,023 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,975 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,103 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 May 2019 66,062 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has corrosion in centre part of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear reverse light flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has corrosion in centre part of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported centre part of brake pipe hanging down (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,156 miles

Front Outer Both front outer CV boots slightly damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 112,148 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Both front outer CV boots slightly damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 110,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 110,210 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 May 2015 107,445 miles

slight play in inner track rod

Pass 19 May 2014 107,213 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 107,204 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 106,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 105,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,168 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 10,168 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,826 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 96,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2009 92,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2009 92,730 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,485 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 84,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 79,672 miles

front crossmember damaged in the centre

Fail 22 May 2006 79,672 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember damaged in the centre

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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L557 AUE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L557 AUE, 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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L557 AUE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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