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K375 OCR

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK375 OCR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 87,175 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion underbody near radiator support

Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion underbody near radiator support

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,608 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 79,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,321 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,423 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 76,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,402 miles

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

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

both rear lamps damaged

tyre sidewalls showing signs of perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 75,402 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

both rear lamps damaged

tyre sidewalls showing signs of perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,483 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,974 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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K375 OCR is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 K375 OCR, 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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K375 OCR is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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