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L645 FAJ

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,727 mi
Last recorded64,727 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL645 FAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,727 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded outwith prescribed area

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 64,726 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,012 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 63,012 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,012 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 63,012 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 61,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 61,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,709 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 60,709 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,994 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 59,994 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,910 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,832 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,970 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,507 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 54,507 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 53,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 53,931 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,219 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 50,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,745 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,410 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,036 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,018 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,602 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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L645 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L645 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L645 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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