CarVerify

Free Car Check

L868 GUC

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,998 mi
Last recorded111,998 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 GUC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 111,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,328 miles

surface corrosion on sills & suspension components, brake disc worn, slight oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2025 110,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on sills & suspension components, brake disc worn, slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2021 108,466 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 108,438 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 105,913 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 105,913 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,475 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 104,475 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,065 miles

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 2 Apr 2015 101,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubbers perished

hand brake stiff

turbo light on at dash

Pass 1 May 2014 98,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounts cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 98,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all exhuast rubbers perished and splitting

Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,204 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,234 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 71,338 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,833 miles

exhaust rubbers corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,141 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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L868 GUC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 L868 GUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L868 GUC?

You can check the full history of L868 GUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L868 GUC registered?

L868 GUC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L868 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L868 GUC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L868 GUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L868 GUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.