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K552 JRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

74,666 mi
Last recorded74,666 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 JRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 74,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 74,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 73,640 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 73,634 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 72,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 70,811 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 70,802 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 69,537 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 69,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre treaad worn to 3mm

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

exhaust rubbers perished

nearside/offside rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,269 miles

Fuel hose leaking underbonnet fuel line (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre treaad worn to 3mm

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

exhaust rubbers perished

nearside/offside rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,118 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 69,078 miles

Braking system leaking brake vacumn hose from servo to manifold split (1.1.3 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all exhaust rubber mountings heavily perished

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,800 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 68,730 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack 185r14c 102/104

Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack 185r14c 102/104

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

some of the exhaust rubber hanger cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,319 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

some of the exhaust rubber hanger cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 58,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,265 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,980 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,350 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 49,522 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 49,522 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K552 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K552 JRB, 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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K552 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 May 1993.

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