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ODZ 5204

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODZ 5204
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,509 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 74,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 74,246 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 74,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,243 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 73,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,322 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 71,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,809 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 69,765 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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ODZ 5204 is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ODZ 5204, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ODZ 5204?

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What year was ODZ 5204 registered?

ODZ 5204 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is ODZ 5204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODZ 5204 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ODZ 5204 have outstanding finance?

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