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L756 ETF

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests39 (22 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate56.4%

Mileage

76,595 mi
Last recorded76,595 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL756 ETF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 17 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,595 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas plated / repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2025 75,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 75,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear water tank held up with bungee cords empty

Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 75,151 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 75,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 75,151 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 75,159 miles

Front steering rack inner joints slight play

Fail 12 May 2022 75,159 miles

Front steering rack inner joints slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 75,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,535 miles

Inner wings,inner sills and wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2020 73,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills,inner sills,wheel arches floor and inner wings corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 73,197 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch not working

offside inner wing corroded and holed

offside sill corroded

sills corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 72,960 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 72,956 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,622 miles

Battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front jacking point slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front bumper support area (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front jacking point slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front jacking point slightly damaged

Offside Front slight tears on tyre

Slight oil leak

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front bumper support area slightly corroded

exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front jacking point slightly damaged

Offside Front slight tears on tyre

Slight oil leak

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front bumper support area slightly corroded

exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,180 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,183 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no bonnet secondary catch fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,183 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no bonnet secondary catch fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,872 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR INDICATOR GOING DIM & FLASH RATE SLIGHTLY SLOWER THAN NS. ADVISE ATTENTION ASAP.

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

POSSIBLE MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN TOP MOUNTING, ADVISE FURTHER CHECKS ASAP.

WEAR IN BRAKE PEDAL CROSS SHAFT, ADV ATTN.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 59,934 miles

BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS CRACKING, ADVISE REPLACE.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 59,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS CRACKING, ADVISE REPLACE.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BRAKE EFFORT INCREASE, VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (OS LAGS) BORDERLINE PASS, ADVISE ATTENTION.

exhaust rubber (ring) broken, advise replace asap.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,680 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 56,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre tread cracked

nearside front wiper split

nearside sill bent

offside front headlamp bottom fastening insecure

offside front wiper split

offside sill bent

slight free play in offside front track rod end

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2009 56,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre tread cracked

nearside front wiper split

nearside sill bent

offside front wiper split

offside sill bent

slight free play in offside front track rod end

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,581 miles

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

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

nearside and offside sill seams distorted

Fail 22 Jul 2008 56,581 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside sill seams distorted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 55,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Windscreeen missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch thrust bearing noisy

nearside front inner wheel arch behind front wheel very rusty

surface rust to vehicle in several places

Fail 23 Jan 2006 50,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

thrust bearing noisy

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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L756 ETF is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.

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 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 L756 ETF, 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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L756 ETF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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