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L916 OEO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,402 mi
Last recorded43,402 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 OEO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 43,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 31 Jul 2024 41,330 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 40,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 39,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,125 miles

play in steering

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 38,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

play in steering

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,781 miles

Nearside Front disc slightly warped

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,718 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 30,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 25,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,384 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,290 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,903 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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L916 OEO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L916 OEO, 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 L916 OEO registered?

L916 OEO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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