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K816 NDL

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,582 mi
Last recorded61,582 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK816 NDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,582 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both hoses chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Shackle bushes deteriorated,cracking.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 61,542 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both hoses chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Shackle bushes deteriorated,cracking.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,094 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake low efforts

Nearside Rear spring worn and rusty

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring worn and rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2018 58,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake low efforts

Nearside Rear spring worn and rusty

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring worn and rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,699 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,101 miles

Front screen wipers starting to smear

Gearbox lower mount bush perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front side-repeater slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,086 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers perished

underside corrosion present

Fail 28 Sep 2015 51,086 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers perished

underside corrosion present

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 31 May 2013 50,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rusty

Pass 31 May 2012 49,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 49,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 48,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc's slightly rusty

rear exhaust mounts missing (supported)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,545 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 45,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 44,216 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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K816 NDL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K816 NDL, 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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K816 NDL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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