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L918 FHN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,729 mi
Last recorded87,729 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 FHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,729 miles

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 10 May 2022 84,351 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,361 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, outwith prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at spring area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,045 miles

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

O/s/f upper corner of windscreen slight water ingress but to in the swept area or effecting drivers view of the road

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Whole of underside or vehicle has surface corrosion and soft in places

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 79,045 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket All 4 (2.4.B.3a)

O/s/f upper corner of windscreen slight water ingress but to in the swept area or effecting drivers view of the road

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Whole of underside or vehicle has surface corrosion and soft in places

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r spring hanger mount bracket corroded

o/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s/r spring hanger mount bracket corroded

poss slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play n/s/f strut top mount

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,428 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r spring hanger mount bracket corroded

o/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s/r spring hanger mount bracket corroded

poss slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,189 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner sill repair plate heavily covered in sealer

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately cross member plate covered in sealer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill repair plate heavily covered in sealer

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately cross member plate covered in sealer (2.4.A.3)

parking brake effort only just met the minimum requirements to pass

Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,884 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 61,884 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,333 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

discs corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,848 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 51,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,355 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,355 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,722 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,905 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 34,905 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L918 FHN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L918 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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L918 FHN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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