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K679 LFM

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK679 LFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,113 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 88,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,725 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 85,725 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres aged & slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,627 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 76,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,022 miles

foot brake travel long but not going to floor

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,944 miles

Oil leak

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,204 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 60,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,362 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 52,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,843 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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K679 LFM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K679 LFM, 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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K679 LFM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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