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LIG 1428

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,405 mi
Last recorded69,405 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 1428
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,405 miles

slight play front bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,126 miles

rear leaf spring bushes worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Mar 2018 69,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear leaf spring bushes worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,176 miles

rear leaf spring bushs spliting

slight play in nearside front bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,949 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,939 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,825 miles

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

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

nsr brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Mar 2014 66,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,378 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 66,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,564 miles

Battery insecure

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,564 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 61,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 56,989 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 56,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 44,645 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 40,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 40,628 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,078 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 39,078 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LIG 1428 is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LIG 1428, 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 LIG 1428 registered?

LIG 1428 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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