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K826 NFG

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,818 mi
Last recorded67,818 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK826 NFG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 67,818 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

spare wheel lose under bonnet, but not likely to fall out

Fail 21 Aug 2024 67,766 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

spare wheel lose under bonnet, but not likely to fall out

Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2022 63,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 59,052 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 58,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,848 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,993 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 43,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,292 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 37,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamps glasses slightly loose

wipers could be better

Fail 13 May 2010 37,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamps glasses slightly loose

o/s rear brake binding slightly

wipers could be better

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,051 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,046 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,401 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 36,119 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,989 miles

exhaust mountings broken

front service brakes imbalance

n/s windscreen washer inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2006 34,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust mountings broken

front service brakes imbalance

n/s windscreen washer inoperative

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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K826 NFG is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 K826 NFG, 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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What year was K826 NFG registered?

K826 NFG is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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