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L939 FJX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,672 mi
Last recorded97,672 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL939 FJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,698 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 95,695 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

various prescribed areas of this vehicle are showing signs of corrosion that may need attention on or before the next mot test.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,160 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen rubber mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 95,160 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak became worse so emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen rubber mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front bumper corroded

front bumper mountings corroded nearside and offside

vehicle has corrosion to various components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,076 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing area corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion to various components

Fail 23 Jul 2019 94,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing area corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion to various components

Pass 4 Aug 2018 93,299 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 93,273 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

evidence of welding repairs to various parts of the vehicle structure.

general corrosion behind headlamps and front panel.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting. (2.4.A.3)

evidence of welding repairs to various areas of the vehicle structure

some areas of the vehicle structure may require attention at or before the next mot.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,375 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber area. (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n.s.f.wheelarch .

evidence of welding repairs to underside of vehicle.

further welding repairs maybe required at or before the next test.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,323 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

evidence of welding to various parts of the vehicle structure to make good areas of previous corrosion.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,054 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,893 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,608 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,598 miles

general age related corrosion to the underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 81,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

general age related corrosion to the underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,329 miles

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

Oil leak

various exhaust mountings deteriorated.some age related corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 75,291 miles

oil leak on engine.age related cracks to inner wall of n.s.r.tyre.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,734 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 72,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 72,549 miles

corrosion through out under vehicle

welding repairs can not be fully see, customer advises they are all welded.

Fail 18 Apr 2006 72,549 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion throuhgout under vehicle

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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L939 FJX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L939 FJX, 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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L939 FJX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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