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L955 BVP

1993 Talbot Express

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,891 mi
Last recorded177,891 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 BVP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 177,891 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside cab area floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily under seal limited inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2022 177,874 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside cab area floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily under seal limited inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2021 176,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all under side of vehicle heavily underseald

Fail 25 Mar 2021 176,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all under side of vehicle heavily underseald

Pass 25 Mar 2020 176,262 miles

Under seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 19 Mar 2019 174,525 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 174,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 171,934 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed limiting inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2017 168,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 165,090 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 161,284 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 161,263 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 158,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 154,535 miles

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

underside of cab heavily undersealed-ltd inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2012 150,161 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 150,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

vehicle undersealed-ltd inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2011 145,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 141,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 141,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 138,925 miles

chip zone B borderline

underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 25 Mar 2008 134,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2007 129,576 miles

condition of drivers seat

corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2006 125,983 miles

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

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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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L955 BVP is a 1993 Talbot Express in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L955 BVP, 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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What year was L955 BVP registered?

L955 BVP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L955 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L955 BVP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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