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K468 OTC

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,820 mi
Last recorded64,820 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK468 OTC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 64,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2017 64,820 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,722 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2015 59,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

offside headlamp lens missing

wiper blades deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust wired up to support

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2013 56,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 10 May 2012 55,508 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 55,508 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 54,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,593 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,072 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 54,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

exhaust mountings perished

exhaust rear box breaking up inside

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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K468 OTC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K468 OTC, 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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K468 OTC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 July 1993.

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