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L644 FAJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

46,791 mi
Last recorded46,791 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL644 FAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 46,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 46,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and inner sill hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber coming off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corroded on inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 45,838 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flex hose over back axle ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber coming of (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 43,805 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 43,772 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box hold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,629 miles

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

Offside Front scuttle holed

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 41,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front scuttle holed

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,610 miles

Nearside rear of front wheelarch corroded

Offside rear of front wheelarch corroded

front windscreen scuttle panel corroded offside

Fail 25 Jan 2019 39,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear of front wheelarch corroded

Offside rear of front wheelarch corroded

front windscreen scuttle panel corroded offside

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,039 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,117 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 34,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,451 miles

tail pipe rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2013 33,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

tail pipe rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,811 miles

exhaust system corrodded

slight play in rack

Fail 28 Mar 2012 31,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corrodded

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,897 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nsf osf top ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,849 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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L644 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L644 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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What year was L644 FAJ registered?

L644 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L644 FAJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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