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K828 UFJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,847 mi
Last recorded50,847 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK828 UFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,847 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 50,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 48,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 18514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,727 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on side wall due to age

Pass 22 May 2019 48,566 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 48,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 48,280 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,883 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 47,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,014 miles

offside handbrake outer cable corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing but secure

Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside handbrake outer cable corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing but secure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 409,946 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,621 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,412 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r hand brake cable outer caseing excesively corroded but still functions

Fail 18 Dec 2008 36,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r hand brake cable outer caseing excesively corroded but still functions

Pass 26 Nov 2007 98,222 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,657 miles

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

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

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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K828 UFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K828 UFJ, 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 K828 UFJ registered?

K828 UFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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