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K686 MFM

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,294 mi
Last recorded43,294 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 MFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 43,294 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 43,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,258 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,638 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 40,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,913 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,185 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,325 miles

rear road springs are weak

Pass 10 May 2013 30,694 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 30,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 27,442 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 26,900 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 26,896 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,112 miles

Both batteries under bonnet insecure.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,297 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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K686 MFM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K686 MFM, 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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K686 MFM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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