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K373 CVS

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK373 CVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 72,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR BY SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier BOTH (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ARE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,873 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 69,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,475 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,475 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 64,370 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Centre exhaust rubber broken

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

Heavy corrosion behind front bumper

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

both numberplates faded but still readable

Fail 18 May 2016 64,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Centre exhaust rubber broken

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

Heavy corrosion behind front bumper

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

both numberplates faded but still readable

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,984 miles

both front wiper blades split

oil leak(s)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle at front in very rusty condition

Fail 16 Jun 2015 60,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front wiper blades split

oil leak(s)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle at front in very rusty condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,495 miles

battery tray heavilly corroded (SECURE AT THE MOMENT)

exhaust rubbers cracking

front cross member corroded heavilly

oil leak

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery tray heavilly corroded (SECURE AT THE MOMENT)

exhaust rubbers cracking

front cross member corroded heavilly

oil leak

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,311 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

slight play both front suspension arms

slight play steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front shocks are damp

slight play in both front suspention arms

slight play in steering rack

underside staring to rust

Fail 27 Mar 2013 58,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,813 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,973 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,361 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,361 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,059 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,230 miles

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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K373 CVS is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 K373 CVS, 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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K373 CVS is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1993.

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