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L766 ARU

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,791 mi
Last recorded88,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL766 ARU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,787 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,218 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 85,531 miles

Exhaust system tail pipe badly corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 85,509 miles

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

Exhaust system tail pipe badly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 83,069 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,411 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,411 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

long park brake travel

Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,480 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 77,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,456 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,108 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp aim slightly high (both)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,108 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp aim slightly high (both)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,496 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,496 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,794 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,590 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 72,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,492 miles

offside rear upper marker lamp not working and slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,706 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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L766 ARU 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 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 L766 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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What year was L766 ARU registered?

L766 ARU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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