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L996 NUB

1993 Talbot Express

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

40,061 mi
Last recorded40,061 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 NUB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,061 miles

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

Nearside Front non structural area corroded and holed under door shut area

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components and springs have a coating of corrosion, not affecting strength at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2019 40,061 miles

Exhaust system insecure various mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under vehicle near left driveshaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front non structural area corroded and holed under door shut area

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components and springs have a coating of corrosion, not affecting strength at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,978 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,883 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses screen (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) missing both sides (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front some corrosion identified but not structural or within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear trailing suspension arm appears to be seized as there is no movement consistent with the other side. however as the torsion bars are not visible and only assumed to be present in side axle I can only pass and advise this issue

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,695 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 39,687 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlight aim not tested

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 27 Jan 2015 39,458 miles

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mount deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear side light lens damaged

Radiator deteriorated

Rear brake back plates corroded

Underside corroded in places

Fail 13 Jan 2015 39,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Front wipers not tested

Gearbox mount deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear number plate light damaged

Offside rear side light lens damaged

Radiator deteriorated

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounts brocken

Underside corroded in places

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,262 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing

Exhaust tall pipe corroded

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mount brocken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,262 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust mount missing

Exhaust tall pipe corroded

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

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

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

Offside headlamp aim not tested

Offside rear wheel bearing not teested

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mount brocken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,023 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The drivers door is hard to open due to it rubbing on the roof

The nearside front seat and seat belt parts are not fitted at the time of the retest.

The vehicle is hard to drive whith the cluth pedal so high

Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,010 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The drivers door is hard to open due to it rubbing on the roof

The vehicle is hard to drive whith the cluth pedal so high

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,906 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 37,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,952 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,335 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,195 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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L996 NUB is a 1993 Talbot Express in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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 L996 NUB, 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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L996 NUB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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