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K252 LMV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,735 mi
Last recorded61,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 LMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,735 miles

Both rear wheel bearings worn slightly. 3

Front brake discs corroded close to limit. 1

Nearside rear brake binding on close to limit. 1

Offside front suspension lower ball joint dirt cover deteriorated close to limit. 1

Oil leak from engine and steering system. 1

Rear brake imbalance close to limit. 1

Rear spring mounting hangers corroded. 3

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,824 miles

1) Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated close to limit

1) Nearside rear brake binding close to limit

1) Offside front ball joint gator deteriorated close to limit

1) Offside outer drive shaft boot deteriorated close to limit

1) Offside outer sill corroded

2) Engine oil leak

2) Front exhaust blowing

2) Front wiper blades deteriorated

3) Nearside front outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

4) Both rear wheel baring's have slight play

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

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm tread remaining

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,891 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,342 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,696 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 43,330 miles

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

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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K252 LMV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K252 LMV, 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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K252 LMV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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