1993 Talbot Express 1.9L Diesel · L735 HGS
1993 Talbot Express (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29/10/1993. Recorded mileage 67,327 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1905cc
L735 HGS Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 67,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L735 HGS Mileage History
- 12/04/200657,860 mi
- 12/04/200758,760 mi+900 mi
- 10/04/200859,533 mi+773 mi
- 09/04/200960,791 mi+1,258 mi
- 06/05/201061,486 mi+695 mi
- 07/05/201061,500 mi+14 mi
- 11/03/201162,519 mi+1,019 mi
- 11/03/201162,519 mi
- 20/02/201264,786 mi+2,267 mi
- 24/02/201264,790 mi+4 mi
- 04/03/201365,455 mi+665 mi
- 18/03/201365,455 mi
- 26/03/201465,460 mi+5 mi
- 27/03/201465,460 mi
- 02/03/201565,460 mi
- 11/03/201565,461 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/201665,456 mi-5 mi
- 24/03/201665,456 mi
- 24/03/201665,456 mi
- 15/03/201765,456 mi
- 27/03/201765,457 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/201865,456 mi-1 mi
- 26/03/201865,488 mi+32 mi
- 26/02/201965,456 mi-32 mi
- 29/03/201965,456 mi
- 20/08/202066,646 mi+1,190 mi
- 10/05/202267,311 mi+665 mi
- 24/03/202367,322 mi+11 mi
- 04/09/202467,327 mi+5 mi
- 04/09/202467,327 mi
Average of roughly 515 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L735 HGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Talbot Express (L735 HGS) between April 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Bodywork (23 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jack”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
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