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K445 TJX

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,297 mi
Last recorded55,297 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK445 TJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,297 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,448 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 54,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.8 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,212 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,212 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2016 53,201 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 25 May 2016 53,194 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,601 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,178 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,817 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,965 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 45,961 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K445 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K445 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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K445 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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