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K405 JNN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,245 mi
Last recorded96,245 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK405 JNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 96,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Fail 4 Jul 2025 96,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre - rear section corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,587 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 88,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,427 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 83,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,808 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,248 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,239 miles

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)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,644 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,386 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,609 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,809 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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K405 JNN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K405 JNN, 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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K405 JNN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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