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L990 CBV

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,117 mi
Last recorded99,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 CBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 99,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper stops at wrong position (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper stops at wrong position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside general corrosion to sills (front to rear )

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside general corrosion to sills (front to rear )

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,939 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 84,734 miles
Fail 9 May 2022

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,160 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,160 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 82,121 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by offside lower arm mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

all road wheels rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,463 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,427 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both rear (2.4.B.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 72,402 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,511 miles

both outter sills are weak and corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

inner and outter sills are covered in underseal

nearside front sill is holed outside of the prescribed areas

rear valance and wings are heavily covered in underseal

unable to fully inspect the underside of the vehicle due to underseal

Fail 19 Mar 2011 67,510 miles

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

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

both outter sills are weak and corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

inner and outter sills are covered in underseal

nearside front sill is holed outside of the prescribed areas

rear valance and wings are heavily covered in underseal

unable to fully inspect the underside of the vehicle due to underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front worn outer edge, advise

front wipers, advise

nearside front seat insecure, advise

Fail 9 Aug 2010 67,504 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers smear, advise

nearside front seat slightly insecure, advise

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,716 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,604 miles

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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L990 CBV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L990 CBV, 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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L990 CBV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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