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L920 STP

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 STP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front rear of inner wheel well is corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,514 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside outer cv boots are starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front mounting brackets on rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 64,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,131 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 61,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 61,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top marker (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 61,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top marker (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,986 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tow bar frame corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper slight damage to body

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar structure corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2018 60,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper slight damage to body

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Towbar structure corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,737 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front headlamp loose but secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise full brake inspection , rear noisy on application

Fail 17 Aug 2017 60,737 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front headlamp loose but secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise full brake inspection , rear noisy on application

Pass 2 Jul 2016 60,062 miles

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

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

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 2 Jul 2016 60,062 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 13 Jun 2015 58,213 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 58,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,139 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,747 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,085 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,001 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 50,001 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,426 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f track rod end boot split

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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L920 STP is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L920 STP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L920 STP is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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