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K744 DAC

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK744 DAC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe rubber mounting split. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,008 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre prishing on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,760 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. slides back under heavy braking (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked, almost seperated (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre prishing on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 91,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,703 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,684 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s/rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 10 May 2012 80,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

spare wheel stored within the engine bay obscuring some compoments

Pass 24 May 2011 78,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2011 78,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 75,962 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2010 75,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,786 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing but no cords showing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,498 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r back plate damp

slight play both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,498 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 67,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

offside rear brake backplate damp

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,397 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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K744 DAC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K744 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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K744 DAC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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