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K388 WEL

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,040 mi
Last recorded97,040 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 WEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 97,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 96,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 96,484 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Front brake discs corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 May 2017 96,482 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Front brake discs corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,218 miles

both rear springs becoming worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 96,215 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 95,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

possible poor connection to nearside dip light?

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,267 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

fresh underseal at perscribed area of offside rear spring front mounting

possible poor electrical connection to nearside headlamp

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,267 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

fresh underseal at perscribed area of offside rear spring front mounting

possible poor electrical connection to nearside headlamp

Pass 18 Jun 2011 92,970 miles

nearside front disc in poor condition

offside front disc in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,355 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 92,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 May 2009 90,478 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 90,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,564 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Feb 2008 87,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,589 miles

As Per VT32/671895856067, 24/02/2006.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 80,587 miles

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

Engine Oil Leaking Slightly @ Sump Area.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K388 WEL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K388 WEL, 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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K388 WEL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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