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K343 DUJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,346 mi
Last recorded59,346 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK343 DUJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,346 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,608 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,608 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 55,205 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front sill and front wheel arches corroded

secondary battery tray corroded/holed

Fail 9 May 2013 55,205 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front sill and front wheel arches corroded

secondary battery tray corroded/holed

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,321 miles

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

exhaust system deterioated

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 16 Jan 2012 53,315 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust system deterioated

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,109 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 43,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,148 miles

Light cracking on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 May 2007 38,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,229 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 May 2005 37,235 miles
Fail 14 May 2005

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K343 DUJ 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 68.8%.

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 K343 DUJ, 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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K343 DUJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 April 1993.

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