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K798 JPW

1993 Talbot Express

Green Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,755 mi
Last recorded89,755 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 JPW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension component corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting driver step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,755 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 89,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,341 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 89,755 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Upper Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned front view obscured by pull out canopy/ awning (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 89,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Upper Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned front view obscured by pull out canopy/ awning (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,867 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,926 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 84,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,924 miles

both rear wheelbearings have slight play

handbrake travel close to limit

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,903 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear wheelbearings have slight play

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,392 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 74,363 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,519 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 70,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,435 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,971 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,091 miles

front numberplate slightly detoriorated// both rear leaf springs rear bushes have slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,091 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front numberplate slightly detoriorated// both rear leaf springs rear bushes have slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,870 miles

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,540 miles

slight play in rear spring bushes both sides

Fail 22 Mar 2007 43,534 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front arms inner bushes perished// n/s window winder faulty

Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,503 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 43,499 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,491 miles

cv gaiter cracking nearside

front brake discs worn

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 JPW is a 1993 Talbot Express in Green with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JPW, 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 JPW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 February 1993.

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