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L904 MTO

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL904 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Threaded part of clutch cable corroded * not part of test*

Fail 28 May 2026 65,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking pipe on outside of chassis rail (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Threaded part of clutch cable corroded * not part of test*

Pass 24 May 2025 64,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses on caliper fitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 64,398 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step and sill assembly shows evidence of previous repair, the method of which "MAY" not be satisfactory (Bridging filler may have been used) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 64,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg corroded holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg excessive corroded weakened (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened leaf springs fitted appear to be seriously weakened however air helper springs were fitted but were not active at time of test, with air helpers operational springs may be ok (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step and sill assembly shows evidence of previous repair, the method of which "MAY" not be satisfactory (Bridging filler may have been used) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 63,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,010 miles

Front bumper cross member corroded and holed

both rear springs corroded

vehicle in a very corrosive condition throughout

Fail 19 Aug 2020 62,004 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective both missing (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper cross member corroded and holed

both rear springs corroded

vehicle in a very corrosive condition throughout

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,936 miles

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

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

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

o/s cv boot weeping slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,936 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

o/s cv boot weeping slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,797 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,835 miles

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,523 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 53,148 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 53,148 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L904 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L904 MTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L904 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 3 November 1993.

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