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L74 GTM

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,389 mi
Last recorded55,389 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 GTM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,389 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 54,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,321 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,811 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 43,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,181 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 43,174 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,336 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,981 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 37,974 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 36,448 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 36,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,045 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,641 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,300 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,848 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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L74 GTM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L74 GTM, 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 L74 GTM registered?

L74 GTM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L74 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L74 GTM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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