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L668 FAJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL668 FAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,537 miles

Metal brake pipes greased all round

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 78,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,264 miles

All exhaust rubbers splitting

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 76,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer /Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Next to both front /rear suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All exhaust rubbers splitting

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Front of inner arches corroded both sides

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,303 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,139 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,462 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

nearside and offside front and rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,229 miles

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

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

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 69,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,787 miles

3 exhaust rubbers missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front inner arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,586 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,853 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 55,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,369 miles

nearside front tyre has nail in

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front inner sill heavily corroded

offside rear brakes slower to operate than nearside rear

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,043 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 11 Jul 2012 50,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,652 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

gaspipe under vehicle damaged(rubbing on chassis)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,417 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 44,417 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,360 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,104 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,070 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,272 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

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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L668 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L668 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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L668 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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