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K597 DJM

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,059 mi
Last recorded59,059 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 DJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,091 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,483 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see get them checked (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,246 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 51,244 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

rear bearings and bushes not checked due to heavy brake bind on rear wheels

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,061 miles

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,406 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,559 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,297 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,853 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,063 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,063 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear exhaust rubbers heavily perished

front brake discs starting to corrode

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,345 miles

both front discs starting to corrode

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

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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K597 DJM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K597 DJM, 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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K597 DJM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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