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L740 DHD

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,297 mi
Last recorded11,297 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 DHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 11,297 miles

Nearside Front INNER WING CORODED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORODED

Fail 14 Jan 2026 11,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 10,275 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

body has multiple areas covered in fresh underseal

body has slight corrosion in multiple areas

front brake pads look to be getting low

multiple front suspension bushes/joints have slight wear

Pass 16 Jan 2024 5,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake pads look to be getting low

Fail 9 Jan 2024 5,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lower / under body showing signs of corrosion in multiple areas

offside front tyre on legal limit and badly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2023 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lower / under body showing signs of corrosion in multiple areas

offside front tyre on legal limit and badly perished

Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,122 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 101,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 96,503 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 91,562 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (over heating) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,950 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,969 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side to front cross member (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion front and rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 78,968 miles

Battery insecure auxiliary battery (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre silencer section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking fluid signs on back plate (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty inop (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side to front cross member (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion front and rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 72,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,946 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,786 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,786 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,484 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 70,484 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,855 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,820 miles

o/s door card and handles missing / front brake discs corroded / cv boots badly cracked / slight play in front wheel bearings / front wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 64,816 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s door card and handles missing / front brake discs corroded / cv boots badly cracked / slight play in front wheel bearings / front wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,029 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise corrosion on o/s/f outersill

Fail 19 Aug 2008 63,029 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,505 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,505 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,513 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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L740 DHD is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L740 DHD, 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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L740 DHD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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