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L743 DHD

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,809 mi
Last recorded66,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 DHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 66,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 65,674 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,955 miles

both cv boots lightly perishing

Fail 22 Jul 2020 64,953 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight perishing to both front drive shaft boots

Pass 20 May 2019 62,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 May 2018 58,987 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,417 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,504 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 50,504 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,328 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 50,328 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,864 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,116 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 48,116 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,210 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,597 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,371 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,960 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 39,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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L743 DHD 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 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L743 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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What year was L743 DHD registered?

L743 DHD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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