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L990 NAL

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,228 mi
Last recorded83,228 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 NAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,228 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 82,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to underside doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch to tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,383 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,383 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Very slighjt play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,410 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,514 miles

Both rear tyres showing age cracks.

Exhaust tailpipe corroded.

Front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil light came on on dash half way through test.

Rear gearbox mount bush started too split and crack.

Rear shock absorber bushes started too crack and split.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in Rear gearbox mount.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 72,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in Rear gearbox mount.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,662 miles

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside drive shaft mounting bearing badly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 70,821 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside drive shaft mounting bearing badly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,344 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,775 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,307 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 64,306 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L990 NAL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L990 NAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L990 NAL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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