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K224 WLJ

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,151 mi
Last recorded106,151 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK224 WLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 106,151 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 106,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,818 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 103,815 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,283 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 96,676 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,688 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,112 miles

exhaust support rubbers perished and one missing.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,677 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,506 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 90,505 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,892 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake disc's corroded on the inside

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,597 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,597 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 83,137 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 80,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 78,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 76,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 74,030 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 74,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 71,493 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 68,764 miles

Advanced corrosion adjacent to offside front lower suspension fixing

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,764 miles

Advanced corrosion adjacent to offside front lower suspension fixing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 65,176 miles

Slight rear brake drag

Pass 24 May 2007 61,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,205 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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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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