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L757 ARU

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL757 ARU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 123,344 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar and hinge pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,741 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 121,681 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 121,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,802 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 119,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened and bolt missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened and bolt missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,072 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,009 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 115,203 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to flex's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper corner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion in rear panel (behind tow hitch)

exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 109,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion in rear panel (behind tow hitch)

exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 12 May 2015 100,216 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in O/S inner rack end

Fail 6 May 2015 100,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in O/S inner rack end

Pass 13 May 2014 90,348 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 90,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubbers broken

heat shield above exhaust insecure

oil pressure switch wire broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear o/s side light inop at bike rack

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear o/s side light inop at bike rack

Pass 3 May 2012 77,457 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED.

CORROSION;FRONT ARCHES,STEPS,COIL SPRINGS,LEAF SPRINGS.

END FLOAT RACK.

O/S/F OUTER C.V. GAITER PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE;NAIL IN TREAD,INNER EDGE BALD,AND PERISHED.

Fail 2 May 2012 77,453 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED.

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

CORROSION;FRONT ARCHES,STEPS,COIL SPRINGS,LEAF SPRINGS.

END FLOAT RACK.

O/S/F OUTER C.V. GAITER PERISHED.

O/S/F RACK GAITER OILY.

O/S/R TYRE;NAIL IN TREAD,INNER EDGE BALD,AND PERISHED.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Secondary Battery Tray In Poor Condition.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 64,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Secondary Battery Tray In Poor Condition.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 58,186 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Head Lamp Mount Clip Week.

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Second Battery Tray Very Rusty & Weak.

Washers Poor Operation.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,561 miles

O/s/f coil spring corroded.

O/s/f headlamp adjusting device in poor con dition.

Raer springs, rear bushes in poor condition.

Rear springs inverted.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 52,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Emissions just passed.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s/f coil spring corroded.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Raer springs, rear bushes in poor condition.

Rear springs inverted.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,594 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,594 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,649 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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L757 ARU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L757 ARU, 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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L757 ARU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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