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L940 LTV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,182 mi
Last recorded69,182 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 LTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 69,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill in door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill near forward leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,929 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened All four mounting brackets corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,928 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit leisure battery in lower section of engine bay (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg in front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of axle by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill in front of rear wheel x2 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front axle body outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing forward of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch rear of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill rear of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of axle by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all four mounting brackets corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,586 miles

corrosion to the nearside front inner wing

corrosion to the underside in several areas

front valance corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion to the nearside front inner wing

corrosion to the underside in several areas

front valance corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 63,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion to the nearside front inner wing

corrosion to the underside in several areas

front valance corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,486 miles

corrosion to the nearside and offside front inner wings

slight roughness in the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,665 miles

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

slight roughness in the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,862 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,256 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,363 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,363 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,219 miles

front bumper bracket corroded

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper bracket corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,512 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radiator deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radiator deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 43,019 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,310 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,310 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 40,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 40,614 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 37,865 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 37,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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L940 LTV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L940 LTV, 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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L940 LTV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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