1993 Talbot Express 1000 D 1.9L Diesel · L748 BVP
1993 Talbot Express 1000 D (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 89,374 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1000 D
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L748 BVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2025
- 89,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L748 BVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D (L748 BVP) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill -”.
L748 BVP Mileage History
- 04/05/202286,713 mi
- 09/05/202286,713 mi
- 15/07/202387,427 mi+714 mi
- 03/07/202488,957 mi+1,530 mi
- 28/07/202589,374 mi+417 mi
Average of roughly 823 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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