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K228 WLJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,090 mi
Last recorded125,090 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK228 WLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded and holed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded and holed

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 120,094 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,263 miles

off side front inner wheel arch area rusted through

other areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

rear leaf spring rear mounting brackets rusting

rear of off side sill area rusting / previously repaired and where it joins wheel arch has split

Fail 6 Jul 2021 116,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

off side front inner wheel arch area rusted through

other areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

rear leaf spring rear mounting brackets rusting

rear of off side sill area rusting / previously repaired and where it joins wheel arch has split

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,872 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pedal high

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not prescirbed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 110,461 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not prescirbed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear outer wheelarch corroded and holed not prescribed

Nearside chassis leg corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not prescribed,bumper insecure

oil leak

sills corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,782 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear outer wheelarch corroded and holed not prescribed

Nearside chassis leg corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not prescribed,bumper insecure

oil leak

sills corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills corroding

nearside rear outer wheelarch corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2015 106,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills corroding

nearside rear outer wheelarch corroding

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,921 miles

both inner sills slight corroded

both rear outer sills slightly corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,981 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,681 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,336 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to offside front upper wheel arch, advise repair

advise rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,853 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 91,852 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 91,009 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,581 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 90,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 88,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,470 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K228 WLJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K228 WLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K228 WLJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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