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K562 JRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,065 mi
Last recorded67,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK562 JRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,162 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust rubbers cracking

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 64,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust rubbers cracking

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,718 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,398 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,346 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting deteriorated

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

Pass 7 May 2019 48,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,599 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 43,599 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,876 miles

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

surface rust on front discs

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyres side walls cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyres side walls cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,886 miles

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

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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K562 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K562 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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K562 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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