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L953 DAX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,272 mi
Last recorded119,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 DAX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 119,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,588 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 117,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 114,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 112,331 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 112,331 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 110,000 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 110,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,026 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,026 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% offside slow to rise (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,120 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 107,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 105,510 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,738 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all exhaust rubber mounts perished

corrosion o/s/f

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r upper running light not working

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 2 Aug 2017 100,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all exhaust rubber mounts perished

corrosion o/s/f

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r upper running light not working

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,730 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f flexi hoses perished

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r upper running light not working

slight play in steering colume

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,720 miles

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

front tyre treads getting low

n/s/f tyre perished/cracked

o/s/r upper running light not working

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on front coil springs

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,069 miles

front tyre treads getting low

n/s/f tyre perished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all exhaust rubbers perished

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Aug 2014 100,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all exhaust rubbers perished

front tyre treads getting low

n/s/f tyre perished

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2013 100,063 miles

Deep crack in nearside front outer tyre wall, no cords visible.

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Deep crack in nearside front outer tyre wall, no cords visible.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 99,845 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,724 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 99,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,054 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front passenger seat slightly insecure

n/s/f wiperblade starting to smear windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2009 92,984 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside track rod end boot split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 92,984 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside track rod end boot split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 92,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,151 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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L953 DAX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L953 DAX, 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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L953 DAX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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