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L737 SEJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 62,689 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components age related corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,464 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perished/deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front & nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 62,462 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chalked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both front outer cv gaiters perished/deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front & nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 62,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust in poor condition &rubber mountings slightly parished

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,425 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,308 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 21 May 2018 58,308 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Oil leak

advise service brake effort 51%

tow bar poorly mounted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 50,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Oil leak

tow bar poorly mounted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,794 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four front (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise service brake effort 51%

battery insecure

headlamp masks fitted

some exhaust mountings broken and missing

some front brake imbalance

three out of four rear spring helpers missing

tow bar poorly mounted

Pass 4 May 2015 44,342 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,831 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 41,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 May 2014 41,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer 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)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,606 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust clamp rubbers deterioated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,970 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 37,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 36,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

x4 exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,369 miles

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

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

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

centre x2 exhaust rubbers perished

o s r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2008 34,367 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

centre x2 exhaust rubbers perished

o s r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,136 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,678 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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L737 SEJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SEJ, 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 SEJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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