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L708 MRC

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,914 mi
Last recorded69,914 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 MRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 69,914 miles

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

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

Sills, subframe, underbody, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Various underbody components has been undersealed/ painted

Fail 21 Mar 2026 69,914 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Sills, subframe, underbody, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Various underbody components has been undersealed/ painted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,719 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 69,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 67,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal low

Pass 27 May 2021 65,393 miles

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

Offside Rear top marker light not working

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

Fail 19 May 2021 65,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear top marker light not working

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,287 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 65,284 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,468 miles

ALL WHEEL BEARRINGS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2014 63,449 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL WHEEL BEARRINGS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

accelerator pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

accelerator pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,152 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 60,556 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,851 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 55,726 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have slight perishing to side walls!

Pass 10 May 2005 52,072 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 52,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L708 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L708 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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L708 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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