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L691 MCH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

89,255 mi
Last recorded89,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL691 MCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,255 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 89,227 miles

Offside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement exhaust rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 89,213 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 89,213 miles

Nearside Front Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,524 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 88,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,226 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,223 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,790 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 83,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,178 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high insecure [rectified] (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,984 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 74,984 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,373 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,373 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,182 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,144 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 57,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,002 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 54,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,944 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 52,944 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L691 MCH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 L691 MCH, 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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L691 MCH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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