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L721 BFX

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL721 BFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 82,582 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 81,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 80,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 79,921 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,308 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp lens small stone chip

Rear most lower gearbox mounting movement

engine slightly damp/oil leak

nearside + offside front outer c v boots slightly perished

nearside + offside rear shock bushes slightly perished

nearside + offside rear top body marker lamps inoperative

small stone chip in front windscreen

surface corrosion to nearside front inner sill

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,308 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp lens small stone chip

Rear air bags slightly deteriorated

Rear most lower gearbox mounting movement

engine slightly damp/oil leak

nearside + offside front outer c v boots slightly perished

nearside + offside rear shock bushes slightly perished

nearside + offside rear top body marker lamps inoperative

small stone chip in front windscreen

surface corrosion to nearside front inner sill

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 17 May 2017 76,603 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 76,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 74,809 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,917 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 71,248 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 69,683 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 68,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 66,019 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 63,162 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2010 63,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2009 59,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 59,231 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2008 56,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 56,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 52,123 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 50,860 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L721 BFX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L721 BFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L721 BFX registered?

L721 BFX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L721 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L721 BFX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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