MOT Status
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85,725 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/14 c age cracks and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
off side handbrake cable outer casing poor condition
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing lost grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
off side handbrake cable outer casing poor condition
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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 Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
oil leak
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
oil leak
minor play in both rear hubs/bearings
o/s track rod end ball joint dust cover has a small split
C/V BOOT N/S/F OUTER STARTING TO SPLIT.
CORROSION MISC CHASSIS-SILLS ETC.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
O/S/F+N/S/F SEAT LOOSE.
P.A.S.VIBRATION /NOISE.
R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN-ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14 c (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
CORROSION MISC-R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.
MINOR PLAY -F SUSPENSION ARMS-R WHEELS BEARINGS.
O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.
P.A.S. VIBRATION?
R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
SIGNS OF F BRAKE HOSES FOULING?
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
CORROSION MISC-R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.
MINOR PLAY -F SUSPENSION ARMS-R WHEELS BEARINGS.
O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.
P.A.S. VIBRATION?
R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
SIGNS OF F BRAKE HOSES FOULING?
rear exhaust rubber poor condition
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/14 c (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear exhaust rubber poor condition
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS POOR CONDITION.R BRAKES DRUMS WARPED?NOISE N/S/R WHEEL?
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS POOR CONDITION.R BRAKES DRUMS WARPED?NOISE N/S/R WHEEL?
OIL LEVEL LOW.BRAKE LOAD VALVE SUSPECT FAULT?EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS POOR CONDITION.R SPRINGS WEAK/REVERSED?DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL/TREAD.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE N/S/F BRAKE HOSE.
PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S RACK BOOT DISTORTED.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPE.SLIGHT BIND/NOISE N/S/R WHEEL.P.A.S.NOISE/VIBRATION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
OIL LEVEL LOW.BRAKE LOAD VALVE SUSPECT FAULT?EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS POOR CONDITION.R SPRINGS WEAK/REVERSED?DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL/TREAD.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE N/S/F BRAKE HOSE.
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S RACK BOOT DISTORTED.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPE.SLIGHT BIND/NOISE N/S/R WHEEL.P.A.S.NOISE/VIBRATION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.F BRAKE HOSES-MINOR DAMAGE-SIGNS OF FOULING?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.MINOR VIBRATION P.A.S?
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION-STEERING NOISE-O/S/R+N/S/R SPRJNGS WEAK/REVERSED EXHAUST LEAKS DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ALL F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE GENERAL CORROSION R SPRINGS WEAK/REVERSED F SEATS LOOSESUSPECT HEAD GASKET?
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K740 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
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 K740 KYC, 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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K740 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1993.
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