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L930 STP

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL930 STP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

parts of vehicle undersealed

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 16 Apr 2024 63,130 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

parts of vehicle undersealed

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 26 Mar 2024 63,111 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 62,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ lower suspension arm area (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective heavily cracked & perished ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023 62,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced @ step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced @ step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ lower suspension arm area (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective heavily cracked & perished ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective perished & cracked ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,318 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,960 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,937 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 56,937 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,909 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 89,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,930 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 53,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,957 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 50,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,651 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,837 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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L930 STP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L930 STP, 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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L930 STP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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