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K803 CEF

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,273 mi
Last recorded88,273 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK803 CEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 88,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 75,668 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions lamnda reading too high

Fail 12 Jul 2022 73,082 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions lamnda reading too high

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,945 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,269 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD?? (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper LEAF SPRINGS INVERTED

Offside Rear Upper LEAF SPRING INVERTED

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AT OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD?? (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper LEAF SPRINGS INVERTED

Offside Rear Upper LEAF SPRING INVERTED

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,343 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,780 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 66,775 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,910 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,197 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,197 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,489 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 46,489 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

both rear leaf springs corroded and weakened

exhaust hanger/rubber perished and split

o/s/r tyre - sidewall perished and split

Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,378 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

both rear leaf springs corroded and weakened

exhaust hanger/rubber perished and split

o/s/r tyre - sidewall perished and split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,355 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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K803 CEF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K803 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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K803 CEF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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