MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure all mounting rubbers missing,replaced with cableties (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements telltale not working (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative non ABS (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front unable to see pads clearly
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded all rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear chassis corroded no holes
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front unable to see pads clearly
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded all rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear chassis corroded no holes
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper. (2.7.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both. (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked inner and outer cv joints cracking up (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked inner and outer cv joint gator cracking up (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
service rust on under side of vehicle chassis
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both cab door lower sills badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailbox mountings cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front silencer cracked
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both cab door lower sills badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailbox mountings badly cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front exhaust silencer cracked
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery insucure
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery insucure
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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K77 DDL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 K77 DDL, 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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K77 DDL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1993.
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