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K477 CKX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,284 mi
Last recorded61,284 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK477 CKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 61,248 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine comparment

Fail 2 Jul 2016 61,248 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine comparment

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,234 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,170 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,532 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight reflectors fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,490 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,211 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 60,211 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,882 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 59,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s door mirror not effecting viewe to rear.

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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K477 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K477 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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K477 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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