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K196 WEL

1993 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,903 mi
Last recorded109,903 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P60,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 WEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,766 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 109,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 107,293 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,574 miles

Nearside understep corroding

Offside Front inner arch corroding

Rear both spring hangers corroding

chip on screen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 103,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,158 miles

rear compensator linkage bent

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Nov 2014 98,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 95,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,894 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,894 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,784 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,105 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2011 82,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,338 miles

rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,086 miles

front discs

steering rack play

Fail 23 Dec 2008 69,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,924 miles

numberplatelight offside

Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,276 miles

number plate light cover. †mid section of exhaust. †offside rear brake pipe corroding. †oil light warning ligfht. †offside front lower brake pipe corroding.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 53,793 miles

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.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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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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