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K728 WDH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,931 mi
Last recorded89,931 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK728 WDH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,931 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,976 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 83,976 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,140 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyrehas cracks in sidewalls

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall.

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyrehas cracks in sidewalls

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall.

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,613 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 80,613 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,346 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,438 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 74,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,127 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 74,127 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,538 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K728 WDH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 K728 WDH, 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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K728 WDH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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