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L701 BVP

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,618 mi
Last recorded11,618 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL701 BVP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,618 miles

Central exhaust silencer mounting broken but system still secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,586 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,446 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 11,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 11,382 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 11,352 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,279 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,847 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON OFFSIDE CV BOOT

Pass 16 Jan 2008 9,520 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,238 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 9,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,945 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

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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L701 BVP is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L701 BVP, 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 L701 BVP registered?

L701 BVP is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L701 BVP safe to buy?

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