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L911 GYP

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL911 GYP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,841 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamp 0202 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear tyre date stamped 4110

Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,835 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 80,835 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,825 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to join passenger side as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately play column to rack (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to join passenger side as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately play column to rack (2.1.3 (f) (i))

offside head lamp flashes indicator operated

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,483 miles

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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,600 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,600 miles

Nearside Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 73,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,270 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,319 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

number lights dull

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

number lights dull

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,662 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake calipers corroded

number lights dull

Pass 11 May 2013 68,092 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,342 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 65,724 miles

Brake pipes grease covered

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,879 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 63,501 miles

Nearside front flexi hose slightly damaged

Pass 5 May 2007 62,579 miles

rear flexy hose slight wear

Pass 9 May 2006 60,696 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 60,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GYP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GYP, 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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L911 GYP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 October 1993.

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