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L662 FAJ

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL662 FAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,570 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 111,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LEAF SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 107,161 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 107,158 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step under side sill by (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step under side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 103,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear leaf sping mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 102,092 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,930 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings perished and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 98,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 96,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 96,349 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 94,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 92,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 13 May 2015 89,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 86,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 85,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 83,653 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 80,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 80,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 78,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 76,353 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 76,353 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 74,187 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 74,187 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 73,724 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 73,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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L662 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L662 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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L662 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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