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L722 GYH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

52,417 mi
Last recorded52,417 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL722 GYH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 52,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 52,416 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,967 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 50,967 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,430 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,930 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension bushes perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre badly perished. Ply exposed. Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 48,929 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension bushes perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre badly perished. Ply exposed. Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,890 miles

Central Exhast mounting rubbers perished. One missing.

Central Front Rear Lower gearbox mounting in poor condition

Clutch poor operation

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes poor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp mounting deteriorated

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 47,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Corrosion to inner disc face (3.7.B.3)

Central Exhast mounting rubbers perished. One missing.

Central Front Rear Lower gearbox mounting in poor condition

Clutch poor operation

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes poor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp mounting deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 46,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,986 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 44,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 41,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,664 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,781 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,235 miles

outer wall cracking o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 31,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

outer wall cracking o/s/f tyre

rear reg plate poor

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,469 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 27,295 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 27,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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L722 GYH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L722 GYH, 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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L722 GYH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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