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K678 HRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,117 mi
Last recorded182,117 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK678 HRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 182,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2022 182,067 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 181,988 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underbody

Pass 27 Jun 2020 181,984 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 181,893 miles

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

corrosion on both door sills

Pass 19 Mar 2018 181,100 miles

Corrosion on the underside inlcuding the suspension & brake pipes in various places

n/s sill/step is corroded but not within the prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2017 180,363 miles

* * * SAFETY EARTH BONDING POINTS FOR THE MAINS ELECTRICAL WIRING HAVE FAILED AT VARIOUS POINTS * * *

Corrosion to parts of the front to rear brake pipe under the vehicle

Corrosion to the nearside rear brake pipe on the rear axle

Fail 5 Apr 2017 180,355 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty No lamps are working (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

* * * SAFETY EARTH BONDING POINTS FOR THE MAINS ELECTRICAL WIRING HAVE FAILED AT VARIOUS POINTS * * *

Corrosion to parts of the front to rear brake pipe under the vehicle

Corrosion to the nearside rear brake pipe on the rear axle

Pass 12 Aug 2015 179,799 miles

Corrosion to a suspension mounting area in the nearside front wheel arch.

Parking brake only just met the required limits at 17%.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 177,841 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit.

front cross member slightly corroded.

hanbrake reading on lower limit of 16%

near side front inner wheel arch corroded near to limit in 2 places.

near side front outer sill corroded near limit.

rear wheel bearing have play in them off side neearing limit.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 177,834 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp aims on lower limit.

front cross member slightly corroded.

near side front brake pipe corroded near to limit.

near side front inner wheel arch corroded near to limit in 2 places.

near side front outer sill corroded near limit.

rear wheel bearing have play in them off side neearing limit.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 176,242 miles

See test no.338690743425 for advisory notices

Fail 28 Aug 2013 176,234 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe on near side of bulk head starting to corrode.

front exhaust hanger rubber mounts in poor condition.

load valve possible seized (unable to tell due to gaiter)

near side front brake pipe corroded near limit.

near side rear wheel bearing has small amount of play.

ner side front inner wheel arch corroded near to limit.

o/s/r wheel bearing play nearing limit.

off side rear handbrake reading low.

rear gearbox suport bushes split

rear shocks corroded and near side has slight weep.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 173,465 miles

both front and rear coil springs rusty

both rear shock absorber towers corroded

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipe rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Aug 2012 173,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

both front and rear coil springs rusty

both rear shock absorber towers corroded

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipe rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 165,046 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 164,934 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 163,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 163,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 104,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 104,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/rear and n/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Jun 2007 103,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front slam panel corroded, not within any prescribed area.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front slam panel corroded, not within any prescribed area.

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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K678 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K678 HRB, 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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K678 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 February 1993.

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