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K335 MTU

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK335 MTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,985 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 60,983 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour near side and off side front (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 60,557 miles

off side front inner wheel arch corroded

spare tyre has ply exposed

Fail 21 May 2019 60,557 miles

All position lamps not working ignition off (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

off side front inner wheel arch corroded

spare tyre has ply exposed

Pass 11 May 2018 58,949 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 4 May 2018 58,948 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

near side front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 3 May 2017 56,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,580 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,594 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,594 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,599 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,034 miles

both rear leaf springs getting weak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 46,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear leaf springs getting weak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,633 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 45,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both wiper blades split

o/s and n/s rear leaf springs getting weak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,195 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 43,194 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear road springs getting weak

centre exhaust mounting split

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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K335 MTU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K335 MTU, 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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K335 MTU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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