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L704 MCH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,042 mi
Last recorded51,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 MCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 51,042 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 51,041 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 51,041 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 49,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,450 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,520 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 47,520 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 44,685 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,367 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 43,046 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 41,015 miles

servise brake on limits 50% req adjustment

Fail 11 May 2011 39,938 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 39,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,183 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 39,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 37,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 37,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,771 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,696 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 33,690 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L704 MCH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L704 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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L704 MCH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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