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K777 MAR

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 MAR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust rubber missing but system still adequately supported

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,244 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 76,244 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,947 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion to non prescribed area not considered structural

Rear exhaust rubber missing but system still adequately supported

all four tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,369 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,332 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 71,332 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,986 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 69,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,609 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,064 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,969 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,319 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres split on shoulder

Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres split on shoulder

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,198 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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K777 MAR is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K777 MAR, 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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K777 MAR is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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