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K438 TJX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 TJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 54,665 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to park brake cable excessively damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 52,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,898 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 49,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front body corroded - bonnet hinges area

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,783 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 49,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,084 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corroded around bonnet hinges

Fail 25 Jun 2019 49,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corroded around bonnet hinges

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,911 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 44,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2014 43,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,122 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,122 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,438 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 42,438 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,066 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,080 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,348 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 40,337 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2008 40,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2006 35,480 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 35,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K438 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K438 TJX, 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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K438 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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