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K798 CEF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 CEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,611 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline pass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass

Nearside Front inner arch corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass

all underside H frames have various surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 71,108 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,789 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 67,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,458 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 67,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,025 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 67,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,572 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 66,569 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 63,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner+outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,266 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 52,686 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K798 CEF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K798 CEF, 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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K798 CEF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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