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L817 NYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,888 mi
Last recorded67,888 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 NYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 67,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern and insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working most rear lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outriggers and lower arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear axle hose and pipes insecure (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 66,514 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,194 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 66,192 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,562 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,016 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,644 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,389 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 63,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both inner sills and outer (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both outer sills (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2015 61,971 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 57,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,991 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,427 miles

n/s & o/s front chassis side of wheels signs of slight corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,218 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front chassis side of wheels signs of slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,020 miles

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

slight signs of corrosion n/s/f lower inner wing lip

Fail 25 May 2007 49,563 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 49,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,334 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 49,334 miles

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

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

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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L817 NYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L817 NYB, 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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L817 NYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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