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L564 EVN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,621 mi
Last recorded61,621 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL564 EVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,621 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Inner SILL CORRODED

Offside Front INNER ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Inner SILL CORRODED

Fail 14 Jul 2025 61,576 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,617 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,246 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 57,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp full of water

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

n/s and o/s front flasher lamps full of water

Pass 7 Apr 2022 57,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 52,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 52,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full length steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,426 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to burst brake pipe during brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank mounting strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full length steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,365 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,654 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

exhaust mounts poor

Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

exhaust mounts poor

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,537 miles

rear outer valance holed [cosmetic]

Fail 17 Jul 2014 48,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear outer valance holed [cosmetic]

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear outer valance corroded [cosmetic]

Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear outer valance corroded [cosmetic]

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,393 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

rear valance corroded[uneffecting vehicle structure]

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,260 miles

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

n/s & o/s front iner wheel archs rusty

outer sills rusty but passable

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,232 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,672 miles

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2007 38,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,130 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L564 EVN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L564 EVN, 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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L564 EVN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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