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L739 LPU

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

101,598 mi
Last recorded101,598 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL739 LPU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 101,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 101,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 101,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 100,883 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 100,864 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 99,611 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 99,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 98,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 95,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,176 miles

Emissions on limit

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ON LIMIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,115 miles

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

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

nearside front tyre beginning to deteriorate/perish

nearside rear tyre beginning to deteriorate/perish

Fail 16 Jun 2015 87,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanger perished

intermediate exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,650 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 85,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,825 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

offside front chassis corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 83,825 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

offside front chassis corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,342 miles

Additional positive cables from both batteries are not fused sufficiently

Both front brake calipers have up and down movement on sliders

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Engine oil leaks

Nearside and offside front lower brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside front bumper corner fixing corroded

Nearside front door pillar has cables exposed and fouling body

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing has free play

Offside front chassis area corroded

Steering rack has slight free play

Unable to examine front brake pads fully as wheel covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 81,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Additional positive cables from both batteries are not fused sufficiently

Both front brake calipers have up and down movement on sliders

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Engine oil leaks

Nearside and offside front lower brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside front bumper corner fixing corroded

Nearside front door pillar has cables exposed and fouling body

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing has free play

Offside front chassis area corroded

Steering rack has slight free play

Unable to examine front brake pads fully as wheel covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 74,761 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,439 miles

slight play in off side front track rod end-- nsr brake piupe slight corrosion--water pipe insecure--

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,769 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake has only a little reserve travel, need adjustment soon..

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,420 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 60,420 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,085 miles

Nearside 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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L739 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 L739 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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L739 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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