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L902 MTO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,295 mi
Last recorded68,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL902 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 68,295 miles

Lower Slight movement on engine mount

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 66,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 57,652 miles

All Tyres over ten years old

Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,140 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 56,133 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill 2 holes corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 54,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,007 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 52,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,489 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 49,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,139 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 48,135 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 46,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

near side rear high level marker lamp not working

Pass 22 Sep 2012 42,391 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs inner surface rusting

headlamp aim converters fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,044 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,024 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,558 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 34,550 miles

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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L902 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L902 MTO, 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 L902 MTO registered?

L902 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 November 1993.

Is L902 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L902 MTO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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