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L903 MTO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,665 mi
Last recorded88,665 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL903 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,770 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,132 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gator slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,260 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 82,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,309 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 76,143 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 73,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

lots off corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 31 May 2012 71,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 71,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 68,784 miles

corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 23 May 2011 68,784 miles

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,150 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,751 miles

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

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 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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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L903 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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