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L888 JFG

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,306 mi
Last recorded41,306 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 JFG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 41,306 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner door handle damage

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

all suspension compontes rusty

rusty underside

wheel trims

Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,301 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 40,269 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,248 miles

Front tyres showing signs of age

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

several lights worked after a tap

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,556 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

handbrake could do with some adjustment

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,684 miles

Battery insecure

Both front brake discs warped

Both front brake ferrules in slight poor condition

Both front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition

Metal brake pipe starting to corrode (mid of vehicle)

Offside front metal brake pipes corroding

Offside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Offside interior door handle missing (can still be opened from inside)

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Washers would benefit adjustment

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,880 miles

both front brake hoses upper ferrels rusted

n/s outer cv boot weaping grease (repaired)

o/s interior door handle opperated by cable tie

Fail 14 Apr 2009 36,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses upper ferrels rusted

n/s outer cv boot weaping grease (repaired)

o/s interior door handle opperated by cable tie

Fail 3 May 2008 34,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses perished but no cords showing

drivers door difficult to open from inside

n/s headlamp rusted on reflector but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 3 May 2008 34,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished but no cords showing

drivers door difficult to open from inside

n/s headlamp rusted on reflector but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear,offside rear,nearside rear & both offside front brake pipes corroding.

small hole in nearside cv boot,grease escaping

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,955 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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L888 JFG is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L888 JFG, 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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L888 JFG is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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