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K77 DDL

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 DDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 97,899 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 97,891 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,474 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,469 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,452 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,136 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 97,127 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 94,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,671 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 92,410 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,504 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 88,501 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,208 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 86,208 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,213 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,197 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 55,901 miles
Fail 20 May 2007 55,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,730 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 46,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 44,773 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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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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