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L732 LPU

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,252 mi
Last recorded42,252 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL732 LPU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 42,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 42,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 42,247 miles

Exhaust has temporary repair done

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 42,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,331 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear leaf springs(o/s and n/s)corroded and weak

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 41,331 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount broken 3 in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front o/s and n/s tyres severly cracking in tread area

Rear o/s and n/s leaf springs corroded and weak

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 40,829 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,495 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,594 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,837 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 38,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,229 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,443 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished very bad (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,442 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 27,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 25,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,037 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 20,037 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 May 2009 17,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,058 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,486 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,891 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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L732 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L732 LPU, 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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L732 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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