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L696 MRC

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,695 mi
Last recorded86,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 MRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,695 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, but no separation of structure or wire currently visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads beginning to wear low

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 16 May 2023 85,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken CONSIDERED DANGEROUS as contacting tyre and brake/pipes hoses ! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads beginning to wear low

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished but currently no separation of structure or wire visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 5 May 2022 77,097 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 75,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,616 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,329 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,759 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody corrosion not within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,573 miles

corrosion near offside front jacking point

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,698 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,905 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,218 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,919 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006

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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L696 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L696 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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What year was L696 MRC registered?

L696 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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