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K556 JEX

1993 Talbot Express

Green Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,202 mi
Last recorded68,202 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK556 JEX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,202 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 68,192 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 53,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,051 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 37,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,825 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,526 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 36,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,511 miles

emission up & down need useing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,466 miles

emission could be better

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,428 miles

slight foot brake travell

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,988 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 35,988 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,212 miles

front discs surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2008 33,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 30,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,168 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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K556 JEX is a 1993 Talbot Express in Green with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K556 JEX, 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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What year was K556 JEX registered?

K556 JEX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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