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K737 AOG

1993 Talbot Express

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK737 AOG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

NS and OS headlamps deteriorated

NSF outer CV Gaiter cable tied

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency low 16%

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 98,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Part of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS to OS brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF and OSF floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

NS and OS headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Underbonnet x2 (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency low 16%

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 98,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,155 miles

rear brakes pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 95,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 94,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 93,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 93,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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K737 AOG is a 1993 Talbot Express in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K737 AOG, 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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K737 AOG is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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