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L637 FAJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,349 mi
Last recorded58,349 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL637 FAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,349 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,962 miles

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

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

underbody & underbody components undersealed/painted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 52,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front valance corroded behind bumper.

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded by repair

Nearside Front Inner sill poor repair

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

Nearside Front corrosion on beginning of front lower arch.

Offside Front Inner sill poor repair

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

Offside Front sill corroded by repair

Offside Front upper inner wheel arch corroded/soft.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 52,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower arch by front chassis/radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front valance corroded behind bumper.

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded by repair

Nearside Front Inner sill poor repair

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

Nearside Front corrosion on beginning of front lower arch.

Offside Front Inner sill poor repair

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

Offside Front sill corroded by repair

Offside Front upper inner wheel arch corroded/soft.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,358 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,391 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 49,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,002 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 49,001 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,994 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 48,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 46,545 miles

Front inner wings beginning to corrode.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 46,545 miles

Front inner wings beginning to corrode.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,839 miles

offside front inner wing corroded near brake flexi mountings

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,790 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,148 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 40,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 38,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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L637 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 L637 FAJ, 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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L637 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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