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L712 MCH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,814 mi
Last recorded138,814 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 MCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 138,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 135,970 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 135,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP MISSING (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 132,179 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 131,921 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 131,921 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 131,465 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 131,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper top outline marker not working body less than 2100 mm wide

Pass 24 Jul 2019 131,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 130,461 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner wheel arches

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 130,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front chassis outrigger rusted through outside prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front chassis outrigger rusted through outside prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 124,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 124,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 119,112 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 119,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,480 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 115,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,715 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,966 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 69,964 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,326 miles

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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L712 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 65.5%.

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 L712 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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L712 MCH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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