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L568 EVN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,503 mi
Last recorded105,503 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL568 EVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 105,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

inner track rod has a play

Fail 9 Apr 2026 105,477 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and cracked within 300mm of seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brakes hardly working (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are heavily cracked on sidewall 185/75/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner track rod has play

Fail 6 Aug 2025 105,127 miles

Fuel tank leaking Tank damaged flattened (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Welding repairs undersealed.

Fail 18 Apr 2025 105,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping wrong Side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Welding repairs undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all welding qouted in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,484 miles

all welding coated in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,924 miles

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

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

all welding coated in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,361 miles

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

all welding coated in underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,996 miles

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,987 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (fiberglassed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (fiberglassed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,239 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 88,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2013 86,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 86,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 86,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 86,255 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system rubber hangers perished

o/s wiper blade split

battery insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2011 84,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 84,546 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 76,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 69,756 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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L568 EVN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L568 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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L568 EVN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 August 1993.

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