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L912 WJR

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 WJR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 88,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,555 miles

underside showing signs of age

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,610 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 81,610 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,481 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 81,481 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,163 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 74,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,274 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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L912 WJR is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L912 WJR, 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 L912 WJR registered?

L912 WJR is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is L912 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L912 WJR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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