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K440 JNN

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

99,844 mi
Last recorded99,844 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK440 JNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 99,844 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 99,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 98,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,587 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,881 miles

1 x n/s/f and o/s/r rake pipes slightly corroded

both rear outer side valances corroded, just outside a prescibed area

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

lower n/s battery loose

o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

various underside surface corrosion

various vehicle bushes perished/ slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

exhaust mount x 1 missing/ others corroded/ weak and system tied up with ties

lower n/s battery loose

o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

various underside surface corrosion

various vehicle bushes perished/ slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,836 miles

exhaust mounts weak and perished, slight leak front pipe/ manifold area

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 92,836 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounts weak and perished, slight leak front pipe/ manifold area

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,938 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,018 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,220 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 85,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,171 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 83,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,282 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,282 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 79,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,013 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 77,013 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,539 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 76,539 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 73,492 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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K440 JNN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 K440 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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K440 JNN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 April 1993.

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