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L688 MRC

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

45,840 mi
Last recorded45,840 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 MRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 45,840 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed

Nearside Rear lens broken/cracked

Offside Front inner wing /panel excessively corroded

front bumper inner support panel excessively corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 45,840 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed

Nearside Rear lens broken/cracked

Offside Front inner wing /panel excessively corroded

front bumper inner support panel excessively corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2025 45,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing panel corroded/holed

Nearside Front sill corroded/holed

Offside Front Inner wing corroded /holed

Offside Front Lower sill soft

Fail 10 Jul 2025 45,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing panel corroded/holed

Nearside Front sill corroded/holed

Offside Front Inner wing corroded /holed

Offside Front Lower sill soft

Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,692 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded/holed

Nearside Front sill corroded/holed

Offside Front ball joint repaired by silicon

Fail 21 Feb 2024 44,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded/holed

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot repaired with silicon

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 44,536 miles

Nearside Front step corroded/holed

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condensation in headlights

Fail 8 Feb 2023 44,536 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front step corroded/holed

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condensation in headlights

Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing

Offside Front inner wing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,094 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,272 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,271 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,704 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 14 Aug 2017 42,704 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,208 miles

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

gearbox rear mount rubber deteriorated

horn insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,707 miles

corrosion on all discs

exhaust rubber split

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,350 miles

horn insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2014 41,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horn insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,494 miles

both side entrance steps weak

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,830 miles

tailpipe support ring perished

Fail 19 Apr 2011 39,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,591 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 39,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 39,062 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 39,052 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 38,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 38,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 37,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,127 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 36,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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L688 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L688 MRC, 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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L688 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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