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K688 ANE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,933 mi
Last recorded91,933 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK688 ANE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,933 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2019 91,933 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,507 miles

steering lock to lock check reviled intermittent stiff spots ,may require further investigation

Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,507 miles

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

steering lock to lock check reviled intermittent stiff spots ,may require further investigation

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,758 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near the joining Ferrells, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe end (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,231 miles

Nearside Front sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing may be showing signs of wear

both rear wheel bearings may be showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,066 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked withing the tread but no cords exposed at time of test

offside front wheel bairing may be starting to show signs of wear

Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked withing the tread but no cords exposed at time of test

offside front wheel bairing may be starting to show signs of wear

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,040 miles

silencer rubber perrished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,689 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 59,070 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,109 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 57,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Feb 2006 52,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,324 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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K688 ANE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K688 ANE, 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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K688 ANE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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