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K384 WBV

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,666 mi
Last recorded66,666 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK384 WBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,666 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,006 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion front panel beneath windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch at front (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,998 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion front panel beneath windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch at front (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside outer sill holed but outwith prescribed area

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside outer sill holed but outwith prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,392 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers split but still supporting system

offside front drive shaft boot insecure

offside outer sill holed but outwith prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,387 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers split but still supporting system

offside outer sill holed but outwith prescribed area

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,838 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,602 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 35,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,292 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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K384 WBV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K384 WBV, 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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K384 WBV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 February 1993.

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