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K4 DHL

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,549 mi
Last recorded111,549 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 DHL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 111,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 111,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 111,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,961 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 110,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,110 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,383 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside headlight damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,035 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,101 miles

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

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

Front brake pads not visible

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Smoke coming from under bonnet

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 99,101 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake pads not visible

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Smoke coming from under bonnet

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front chassis/inner wing corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,683 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,164 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,736 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,139 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,750 miles

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

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

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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K4 DHL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K4 DHL, 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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K4 DHL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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