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L826 OTU

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,369 mi
Last recorded56,369 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL826 OTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 55,461 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 53,669 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 53,608 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Rear arm seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust mountings corroded

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

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

Coolant leak emission test aborted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 51,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,994 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,260 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,548 miles

nearside rear back plate damp

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,712 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 47,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,850 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,039 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,997 miles

front disc's showing wear

n/s/f slight wheel bearing play

Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,985 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust loose 1st gox

front disc's showing wear

n/s/f slight wheel bearing play

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L826 OTU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L826 OTU, 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 L826 OTU registered?

L826 OTU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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