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K381 XTA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,482 mi
Last recorded121,482 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK381 XTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 121,482 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber exhaust mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch near front tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 121,149 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Very badly routed (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tube work on osf hitting driveshaft

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal extremely high

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 121,012 miles

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

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

parking brake recording little effort

rear brakes recording little effort

Fail 19 May 2016 121,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

parking brake recording little effort

rear brakes recording little effort

Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 116,993 miles

brake pipe under bonnet touching fuel pump

offside bumper mount broken

Fail 25 Jul 2011 116,993 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe under bonnet touching fuel pump

offside bumper mount broken

Pass 2 Aug 2010 115,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 115,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 113,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 113,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 111,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 103,865 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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K381 XTA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc 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 K381 XTA, 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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K381 XTA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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