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L952 DAX

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,961 mi
Last recorded36,961 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 DAX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,961 miles

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

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

Rear O/S/R Lower Corner panel corroded

Speedo not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 36,961 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear O/S/R Lower Corner panel corroded

Speedo not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,961 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 36,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipe from filter to carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,445 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,440 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 36,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,440 miles

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2014 36,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,241 miles

exhaust blow

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 27,089 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 27,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,931 miles

Very slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,456 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L952 DAX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 L952 DAX, 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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L952 DAX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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