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L811 AJT

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,635 mi
Last recorded66,635 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL811 AJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,635 miles

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,409 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 66,406 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 66,394 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mount broken the rest cracked/split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases muffler at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% difference to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 50mm damage 7cm up-32cm from offside edge (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm damage 34cm up -- 56cm in from nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 66,012 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

nearside headlamp in poor condition

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,562 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

screen damaged

slight exhaust leak around front manifold

Fail 7 Jul 2022 65,562 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

screen damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,655 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front headlamp beam image poor

oil leak

screen chipped

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2021 64,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front headlamp beam image poor

oil leak

screen chipped

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,563 miles

screen damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,359 miles

front brake discs corroded

front outer cv gaiters perished

screen chipped

Fail 2 Jul 2019 60,358 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

front outer cv gaiters perished

screen chipped

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,166 miles

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2018 57,166 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,275 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount split

screen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,447 miles

screen chipped

slight exhaust leak at manifold

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,077 miles

oil leak

screen chipped

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,490 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished and cracking on side walls

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,713 miles

all tyres cracking

exhaust has a slight blow

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

off side front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,196 miles

1 exhaust rubber missing

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both sides steering

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,432 miles

1x exhaust rubber mounting

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 33,728 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 33,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 32,746 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 32,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 31,835 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 29,151 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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L811 AJT is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 L811 AJT, 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 L811 AJT registered?

L811 AJT is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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