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K336 FSX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK336 FSX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 87,579 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water tank insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,891 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,891 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear waste water tank insecure

Pass 15 May 2019 70,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 70,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,300 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 65,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis leg area viewed from wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outers various points (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area and inner wing area viewed from wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer at various points and outrigger area (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under battery (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,864 miles

near side inner wing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,267 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 63,246 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,061 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,991 miles

nearside and offside flexy ferules

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,975 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,153 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 51,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K336 FSX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K336 FSX, 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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K336 FSX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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