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L722 BFX

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,550 mi
Last recorded44,550 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL722 BFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 44,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,764 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,536 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded and rubbers perished/split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,276 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 38,272 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,461 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 35,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,799 miles

long travel to parking brake

Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,108 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,905 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,704 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,844 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 31,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L722 BFX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L722 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.

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L722 BFX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 14 October 1993.

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