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L562 BFJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,054 mi
Last recorded64,054 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 BFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 64,054 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipe is split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 64,054 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipe is split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 63,674 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,109 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,687 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,845 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,638 miles

off side rear inner sill slighty corrored

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel on servise brake

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 46,514 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 46,013 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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L562 BFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L562 BFJ, 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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What year was L562 BFJ registered?

L562 BFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L562 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L562 BFJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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