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L957 DAX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,804 mi
Last recorded95,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 DAX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,804 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 95,787 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 93,501 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reflective boarder obscured by camera (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 89,154 miles

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

Front Water leak, early attention required

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also clamp broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Travel in brake foot pedal

Fail 6 May 2022 89,146 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Water leak, early attention required

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also clamp broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Travel in brake foot pedal

Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,883 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER ARMS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,675 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 66,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,265 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,412 miles

ns+os front discs

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,959 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,149 miles

slight play steering arm offside

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,586 miles

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,915 miles

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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L957 DAX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L957 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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L957 DAX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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