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L933 WJR

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL933 WJR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 104,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 102,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,032 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,032 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,803 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 93,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,936 miles

battery lose

Fail 20 Jul 2011 90,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,273 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 86,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 86,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 79,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 75,075 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 72,862 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L933 WJR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L933 WJR, 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 L933 WJR registered?

L933 WJR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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