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K470 CKX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 CKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 75,852 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 75,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 75,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 75,386 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,456 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 74,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubbers split x2 (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,337 miles

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

Nearside and Offside c.v gaiters perishing

Nearside and Offside front tie bar bushes splitting

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

Offside front inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox end (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside and Offside c.v gaiters perishing

Nearside and Offside front tie bar bushes splitting

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

Offside front inner arch starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,109 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,641 miles

All exhaust rubbers splitting

Corrosion starting on offside front inner arch

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2013 72,731 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front lights have water in them

Fail 16 Jun 2011 69,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s o/s rear fyres starting to perish in side walls

Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s o/s rear fyres starting to perish in side walls

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,303 miles

Minor oil leak.

Unable to see brake pads properly.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,303 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Minor oil leak.

Unable to see brake pads properly.

Pass 30 May 2008 63,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K470 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 K470 CKX, 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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K470 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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