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L903 LTV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL903 LTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,331 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 82,327 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,270 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,720 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,992 miles

slight corrosion to both inner sills and nearside outer sill

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake pads look wearing low

front cross member starting to corrode

offside hand brake cable cover detecting

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,836 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 77,836 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,279 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 77,279 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,056 miles

Cant see front brake pad wear

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Park brake cable outer casing in poor condition

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle not listed on emissions data base

Fail 27 Jul 2017 76,056 miles

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

Cant see front brake pad wear

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Park brake cable outer casing in poor condition

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle not listed on emissions data base

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,945 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 28 Jul 2015 69,945 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,301 miles

Not for full cat test

Fail 6 Aug 2014 68,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Not for full cat test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,578 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 67,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,903 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rubber starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,550 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,846 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,094 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 62,091 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,475 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,377 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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L903 LTV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 L903 LTV, 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 L903 LTV registered?

L903 LTV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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