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L911 FHN

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,439 mi
Last recorded46,439 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL911 FHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,439 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 38,769 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 34,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,503 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,477 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 32,456 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 31,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 29,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,754 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Upper Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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L911 FHN is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L911 FHN, 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 L911 FHN registered?

L911 FHN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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