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K482 CKX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,589 mi
Last recorded49,589 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK482 CKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

front bumper support corroded

light corrosion front subframe

Pass 27 May 2022 48,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

additional spring booster broken

Fail 23 Nov 2021 48,971 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,944 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,931 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 48,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 48,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 46,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,994 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

slight bind from o/s/r brake

wipers worn

Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust rubber hangers cracking

Pass 22 May 2013 43,541 miles

spare wheel tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 43,046 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 40,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 40,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,709 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,726 miles

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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K482 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K482 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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K482 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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