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K659 EEP

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,890 mi
Last recorded149,890 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK659 EEP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 149,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 149,744 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 149,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 147,000 miles

under body has slight bubbles of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 146,997 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 146,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,703 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 25 Mar 2016 143,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 142,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 137,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 137,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 134,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 132,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 132,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 131,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 131,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 128,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 126,118 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 123,384 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 123,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 120,782 miles

Drivers headlamp has slighty poor output and aim

Fail 22 Feb 2007 120,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drivers headlamp has slighty poor output and aim

Pass 23 Feb 2006 117,220 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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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.

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