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K431 OHT

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK431 OHT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,590 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 53,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,935 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 52,935 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,821 miles

Both front coil springs rusty

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,370 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,921 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 51,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,739 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,024 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,794 miles

All four tyres over 10 years old.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,695 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsr leaf spring rubber deteriorated

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 16 Nov 2012 48,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsr leaf spring rubber deteriorated

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting bolt broken

Fail 8 Aug 2011 46,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting bolt broken

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,138 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 43,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 42,021 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,628 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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K431 OHT is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K431 OHT, 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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K431 OHT is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K431 OHT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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