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K428 WPM

1993 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 WPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,957 miles

Offside Mirror slightly damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,957 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion nearside front inner arch

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,698 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,647 miles

corrosion front discs

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,647 miles

slight wear offside track rod end

slight wear rear spring eye bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,647 miles

front coil springs corroding

offside front and both rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion nearside front inner arch

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake disc inner face slightly worn

rear tyres satrting to perish on tread

Pass 1 May 2012 61,799 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

battery insecure not a reason for rejection at time of test

corrosion forming on the nearside front inner wheel arch not a reason for rejection at time of test

play in the rear anti roll bar link pin on the nearside not a reason for rejection at time of test

play in the rear anti roll bar link pin on the offside not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight cracking to the nearside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight cracking to the offside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

yale lock fitted to drivers door but not a reason for rejectin at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2012 61,782 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

battery insecure not a reason for rejection at time of test

corrosion forming on the nearside front inner wheel arch not a reason for rejection at time of test

play in the rear anti roll bar link pin on the nearside not a reason for rejection at time of test

play in the rear anti roll bar link pin on the offside not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight cracking to the nearside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight cracking to the offside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

yale lock fitted to drivers door but not a reason for rejectin at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,133 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,212 miles

wipers lazy

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 54,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,232 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 38,232 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked

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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K428 WPM is a 1993 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K428 WPM, 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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K428 WPM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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