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K430 JNN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,671 mi
Last recorded57,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK430 JNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,330 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 53,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,372 miles

n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings has slight play

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play in it

rear (lower) gearbox mount detoriated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,673 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 40,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 38,292 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,426 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 36,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,785 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 31,122 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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K430 JNN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K430 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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K430 JNN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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