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L735 HGS

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,327 mi
Last recorded67,327 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 HGS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,327 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 67,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill , 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 67,311 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,646 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,456 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing/inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,488 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 65,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 65,456 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,456 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 65,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 65,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail out rigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep area in several places (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner flitches in several places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member in several places (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

all exhaust rubbers perished

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

offside front indicator lens filled with water

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,461 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

mileometer stop working

n/s front chassis corroded under wheel arch

rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 65,460 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

mileometer stop working

n/s front chassis corroded under wheel arch

rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,460 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,460 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,455 miles

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

o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to rot

Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,455 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to rot

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,790 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,786 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 62,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,519 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 61,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

grease around offside cv gaitor

nearside rear outersill panel requires attention soon (slightly corroded)

offside front tyre on legal limit

repairs have been heavily undersealed

Fail 6 May 2010 61,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

grease around offside cv gaitor

nearside rear outersill panel requires attention soon (slightly corroded)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,791 miles

corrosion to o/s inner front wing

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,860 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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L735 HGS is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L735 HGS, 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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L735 HGS is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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