MOT Status
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106,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner and outer sill outside prescribed area
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner and outer sill outside prescribed area
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension arm, rear mounting / inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area, near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake application slightly uneven
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust support rubbers perished and one missing.
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Misses screen (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake disc's corroded on the inside
oil leak
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake disc's corroded on the inside
high parking brake
oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
oil leak
harsh play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings (border line pass)
offside and nearside rear tyres stept and close to legal limit
oil leaks
slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings
steering rough (border line pass)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advanced corrosion adjacent to offside front lower suspension fixing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Advanced corrosion adjacent to offside front lower suspension fixing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Slight rear brake drag
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.
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K224 WLJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K224 WLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K224 WLJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 28 May 1993.
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