MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe rubber mounting split. (6.1.2 (a))
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
Nearside Rear tyre prishing on outer sidewall
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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
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
Oil leak
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
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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)
Oil leak
o/s/r back plate damp
slight play both rear wheel bearings
surface corrosion on exhaust
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
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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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.
Is K744 DAC safe to buy?
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