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L82 GTM

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,387 mi
Last recorded100,387 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 GTM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 100,387 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 100,387 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 98,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak around weld on centre box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 96,581 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,436 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 91,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 87,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2013 86,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,743 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,483 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,522 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 69,514 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,537 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 62,463 miles

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

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

nearside wlper blade split at end

offside wiper blade split t end

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,981 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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L82 GTM 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 82.4%.

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 L82 GTM, 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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L82 GTM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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