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L818 NYA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,455 mi
Last recorded67,455 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 NYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,455 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 67,455 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,441 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,276 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 59,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 59,262 miles

Front brake imbalance is 29%

Rear brake imbalance is 25%

Fail 14 May 2018 59,260 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake imbalance is 29%

Rear brake imbalance is 25%

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,545 miles

Battery wiring requires attention

Forward facing rear seats have no seat belts

Offside Front Inner wheel arch wiring cable tied to a brake pipe !!!!

Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Battery wiring requires attention

Forward facing rear seats have no seat belts

Fuel hose fouling the timing belt ( sorted )

Offside Front Inner wheel arch wiring cable tied to a brake pipe !!!!

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

drivers view requires attention

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded and weak

oil leak at engine

Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded and weak

oil leak at engine

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 55,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,116 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,116 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,260 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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L818 NYA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L818 NYA, 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 L818 NYA registered?

L818 NYA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L818 NYA safe to buy?

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