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L921 JSA

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL921 JSA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 72,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 70,932 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 67,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,239 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,997 miles

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

exhaust held up by cable ties

tyres perishing

vehicle been standing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,987 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 63,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,981 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 60,911 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,890 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,547 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 56,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,053 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,560 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 50,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,953 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,295 miles

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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L921 JSA is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L921 JSA, 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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What year was L921 JSA registered?

L921 JSA is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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