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L741 LPU

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,331 mi
Last recorded94,331 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 LPU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 94,331 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,323 miles

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

nearside front position lamp output slightly low

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,329 miles

Nearside Front corrosion forming in wheel arch

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion forming in wheel arch

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 92,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure. (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom front of wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front corrosion forming in wheel arch

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion forming in wheel arch

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 90,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,441 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 86,405 miles

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

Nearside Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

air freshener removed - obscuring the view of the road

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,552 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 84,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,151 miles

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion to sills

General oil leaks on engine

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 81,914 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ball join t gaitors split on front supention genral

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,914 miles

ball join t gaitors split on front supention genral

Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,197 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front tyre sidewalls detiorated

slight flicker from brake warning switch

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,931 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,483 miles

slight playin steeering system

Fail 3 Mar 2007 71,483 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering system

Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,645 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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L741 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L741 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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L741 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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