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L682 MRC

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,404 mi
Last recorded81,404 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 MRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 81,404 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer 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 inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2020 81,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer 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 inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,806 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 80,801 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel and side panels on both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,699 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside outer sill panel holed by corrosion.

Nearside track rod ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front lower inner wing heavily corroded, but not holed.

Offside outer and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Outer driveshaft joints slightly noisy.

Speedo glass cracked.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,342 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front outer sill panel holed.

Offside front inner wing heavily corroded, but not holed.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside side repeater inoperative

rear brakes fluctuating (near excessive)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,112 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,992 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 79,548 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,548 miles

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

Offside front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,982 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,982 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,937 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 75,937 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 73,693 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 73,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 66,233 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,876 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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L682 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L682 MRC, 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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L682 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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