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L827 OTU

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,269 mi
Last recorded95,269 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 OTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,270 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,261 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,004 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 91,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,989 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,465 miles

n/s o/s front discs corrded on inner edge.

n/s o/s front inner wings corrded.

o/s n/s front tyres perished.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 81,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s o/s front discs corrded on inner edge.

n/s o/s front inner wings corrded.

o/s n/s front tyres perished.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,750 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,270 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,134 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

advisorys attatched

Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long travel on footbrake application ,advise rear brakes adjusted upto drums

offside inner driveshaft gatter leaking grease advise

Fail 31 Jul 2007 58,432 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,915 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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L827 OTU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L827 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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L827 OTU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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