MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under body has slight bubbles of corrosion
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all 4 tyres cracking on side wall but no cord showing
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all 4 tyres cracking on side wall but no cord showing
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY
Front wheel bearing has excessive play OFFSIDE FRONT (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH REAR (2.6.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH TO CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight corrosion in nearside inner wheel arch
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight corrosion in nearside inner wheel arch
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust rubber perished
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust rubber perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Spare tyre defective
both front inner wings/whhel boxes showing corrosion
both rear wheel boxes showing corrosion
exhaust tail mount missing
front flexi brake hoses showing slight perrishing
play at steering wheel(removable)
rear ride height low even with assisters
slight play at pedal box
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Spare tyre defective
both front inner wings/whhel boxes showing corrosion
both rear wheel boxes showing corrosion
exhaust tail mount missing
front flexi brake hoses showing slight perrishing
play at steering wheel(removable)
rear ride height low even with assisters
slight play at pedal box
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering wheel
Drivers headlamp has slighty poor output and aim
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Drivers headlamp has slighty poor output and aim
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K659 EEP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 K659 EEP, 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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K659 EEP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1993.
Is K659 EEP safe to buy?
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