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K692 HVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK692 HVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 141,744 miles

Both side front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all outer sills corroded but not excessive

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

parking brake only just met requirements

previous repairs heavily underselaed

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside has corrosion but not in prescribed area

Fail 31 Jan 2017 141,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside front steps areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside front steps (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

This vehicle has had previous structural repairs which have been coated in solvent

Pass 13 Feb 2016 139,596 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 139,576 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 135,758 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 128,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 121,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,222 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 105,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 97,786 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,785 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 88,430 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,406 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 80,400 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,528 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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K692 HVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K692 HVO, 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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K692 HVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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