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K421 JNN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,900 mi
Last recorded146,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK421 JNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 146,900 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 145,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 144,538 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 142,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 142,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-post (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front door handle insecure door can still be readily opened

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,112 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 125,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,708 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 117,781 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,781 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 11,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,627 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 98,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s inner sill has slight corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 3 Apr 2008 95,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,820 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 91,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 91,565 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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K421 JNN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K421 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K421 JNN registered?

K421 JNN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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