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K230 WLJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,768 mi
Last recorded94,768 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK230 WLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,768 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 94,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs very pitted and corroded on inside surface

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

alot of pedal foot brake pedal travel

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,165 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 92,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 90,555 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 90,533 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,056 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 86,421 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,421 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,644 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,994 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,631 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,447 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 58,447 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,104 miles

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

both rear leaf springs may becoming week

brakes may requre servising

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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K230 WLJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K230 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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What year was K230 WLJ registered?

K230 WLJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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