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L930 LTV

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,756 mi
Last recorded54,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL930 LTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF track rod end boot slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to OSF brake flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF track rod end boot slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 51,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 49,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 42,038 miles

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 42,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 41,278 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 41,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 40,215 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,282 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,234 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 67,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,066 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 53,066 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 51,765 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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L930 LTV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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 L930 LTV, 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 L930 LTV registered?

L930 LTV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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