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L737 LPU

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,229 mi
Last recorded105,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL737 LPU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 105,229 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 105,218 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,664 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 104,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 109,196 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 103,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 103,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 10,350 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 103,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear severe rattle from wheel hub / drum

Pass 24 Oct 2019 103,386 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 103,386 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 103,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting split x2

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,017 miles

advise exhaust mount broken

advise offside track rod end boot splitting

Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,231 miles

ADVISE UPPER STEERING COLUMN FLEX

Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,231 miles

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

ADVISE UPPER STEERING COLUMN FLEX

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded from front pipe back

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 99,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded from front pipe back

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

emissions result 0.83-passed

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,280 miles

advise offside and near side outer cv boots damp, not insecure on lock to lock

Fail 17 Oct 2012 95,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise offside and near side outer cv boots damp, not insecure on lock to lock

Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,542 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 87,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,015 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,822 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,820 miles

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

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

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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L737 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L737 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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L737 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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