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L922 MTO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,747 mi
Last recorded82,747 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL922 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 82,747 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front WITHIN 30CM OF SEATBELT MOUNT REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL.

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 82,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under screen (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under screen (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 82,747 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed CO higher than emissions tester could read / goes above 10.0 CO when revving above 2k revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure all bumper mountings excess corroded , slightly cable tied on (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure rear bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel arch , multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near suspension mount area behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel arch , multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near suspension mount area behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on position lights on separate switch , can switch headlights on with no other light on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen hits below wiper blades (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired around shock absorber top mount area , under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired around shock absorber top mount area , under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective BOTH ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 79,599 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 79,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 77,114 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 77,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 76,754 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 76,233 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake disks worn

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake hose ferrells corroded various

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 71,256 miles

both front tyres showing signs of age

Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2014 70,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,612 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 53,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,772 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,032 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriating.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s/f and n/s/r outer tyre sidewalls deteriating.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,119 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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L922 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 L922 MTO, 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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L922 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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