MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle has general underside corrosion
Nearside Rear wheel arch inner and outer has slight corrosion
Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion
offside front inner wing corroded
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front outrigger corroded outside perscribed area
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all tyres are cracked
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all tyres are cracked
n/s and o/s outer under sills corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all tyres perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all tyres perished
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
front brake discs slight rusty surface
front rear outer tyre walls crack
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all 4 tyres have slight cracks
n/s/f disc slightly pitted
o/s/f sill corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all 4 tyres have slight cracks
o/s/f sill corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K338 BBL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 67,165 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K338 BBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K338 BBL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 8 August 1992.
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