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L665 FAJ

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL665 FAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (3.7.B.3)

under seal restricting inspection

windscreen has crack along the lower section not effecting drivers view

Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,000 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (3.7.B.3)

vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2016 93,000 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (3.7.B.3)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,895 miles

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

slight noise from n/s rear bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,341 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,136 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 79,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,703 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,811 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 58,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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L665 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L665 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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What year was L665 FAJ registered?

L665 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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