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TDP 900

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

90,330 mi
Last recorded90,330 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDP 900
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,330 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 90,282 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,046 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,622 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear most wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,356 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,352 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 3rd axle offside brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 88,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust downpipe corroded holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tail hangar section held by cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working top marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bottom caliper bolt loose showing movement on shaker plates (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamps flickering or not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside corrosion underneath step mounting bolts within 15cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner side of wheel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush 3rd axle bottom shock bush slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,088 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 86,082 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,772 miles

Exhaust front pipe leaking slightly.

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside front inner wing has heavy surface corrosion.

Offside front brake pipes corroded.

Rear brake performance low on all wheels.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 85,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust front pipe leaking slightly.

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside front brake disc corroded and worn.

Nearside front inner wing has heavy surface corrosion.

Offside front brake pipes corroded.

Rear brake performance low on all wheels.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,752 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,721 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted.

Service brake performance ONLY 50% the minimum required for and MOT pass.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,111 miles

can not see front pads

middle exhaust rubber snaped but is fully suported by another rubber

nearside front lower arm rubber bush deteriated

offsider front lower inner rubber bush deteriated

oil leak on bottom of engine

rear exhaust is suported by a jublie clip but fully suports the system

Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

can not see front pads

middle exhaust rubber snaped but is fully suported by another rubber

nearside front lower arm rubber bush deteriated

offsider front lower inner rubber bush deteriated

oil leak on bottom of engine

rear exhaust is suported by a jublie clip but fully suports the system

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pedle rubber missing

n/s/r high level side light out

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pedle rubber missing

n/s/r high level side light out

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,766 miles

Oil leak

cannot see front brake pads

Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

cannot see front brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,920 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,369 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 66,297 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

cannot see front pads

front discs badly pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,482 miles

front discs rusty

nearside front c.v boot perished

Fail 8 Jul 2008 58,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs rusty

nearside front c.v boot perished

Pass 27 Jun 2007 510,729 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,068 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust mounts cracking

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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TDP 900 is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 TDP 900, 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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TDP 900 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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