MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front brake warped
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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)
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brakes keep binding up 71% imbalance on rear brakes near side rear hand brake not releasing properly
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside door mirror cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K53 TKK is a 1993 Talbot Express in Orange with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 K53 TKK, 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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K53 TKK is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 January 1993.
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