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K720 DAC

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,625 mi
Last recorded24,625 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK720 DAC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 24,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle No2 axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle No3 axle 69% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding No2 axle (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding No2 axle (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake cables cutting into pipework

Fail 23 Jul 2020 23,618 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring under bonnet o/s/f (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake cables cutting into pipework

Fail 11 Nov 2019 23,469 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated no2 axle (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear no2 axle tyre out of shape

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated no3 axle (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 21,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear No2 axle tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Oct 2017 14,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 14,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 14,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S/F-rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 2nd axle (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed marker lamp smashed causing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Registration plate lamp insecure casing smashed causing lamp to be insecure (1.1.C.1c)

N/S mirror view partly blocked

Nearside Rear 2nd axle wheel bearing play

Nearside Rear Lower lamp unit part insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside drain tap protruding

all brake pipe corroded underside

jublee clip snapped off oil pipe rear of engine

knocking from both inner rack joints

play to N/S/F and O/S/F front "A" arm bushes

side lights have to be switched on with parking lights switch

various poor wiring repairs to underside

Pass 3 Aug 2016 13,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 13,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,362 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 13,332 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,039 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 13,039 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 12,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,612 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,312 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2011 11,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 24 May 2010 9,990 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,167 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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K720 DAC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K720 DAC, 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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K720 DAC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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