MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all exhaust rubber deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault both rears (4.2.3 (c))
all exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep, chalked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above front spring eye mounting, chalked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above front spring eye mounting, chalked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault both rears (4.2.3 (c))
all exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drive shaft support bearing
Nearside understep corroding
Offside Front inner arch corroding
Rear both spring hangers corroding
chip on screen
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front inner arch corroding
Rear both spring hangers corroding
Nearside understep corroding
chip on screen
rear compensator linkage bent
windscreen chipped
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust deteriorating and blowing slightly
rear compensator linkage bent
windscreen chipped
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust deteriorating
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
exhaust deteriorating
rear section of exhaust deteriorating
front discs
steering rack play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
front discs
steering rack play
numberplatelight offside
number plate light cover. †mid section of exhaust. †offside rear brake pipe corroding. †oil light warning ligfht. †offside front lower brake pipe corroding.
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
exhaust blowing.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?
Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K196 WEL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 60,091 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K196 WEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K196 WEL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 7 April 1993.
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