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K831 HHK

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,633 mi
Last recorded84,633 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 HHK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,633 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,633 miles

exhuast rubbers perished

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,468 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust rubbers persished

Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,255 miles

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

both front lower inner wing areas corroded

both rear upper shock absorber bushs detereiorated

Fail 12 Jun 2018 83,255 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front lower inner wing areas corroded

both rear upper shock absorber bushs detereiorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 82,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section of exhaust rubber burst and all other rubber supports perished. (7.1.1)

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose has cords exposed. (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is also starting to crack around outer tyre wall. ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer tyre wall.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,098 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,098 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,905 miles

185/14 X 4

BATTERY INSECURE-PODOT

NSF OUTER CV BOOP PIN HOLE-PODOT

OSF LOWER B/J/DUST COVER-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIORED=31/12/13

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Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,093 miles

185/14 X 4

PBT-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,154 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,451 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 76,393 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,596 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,590 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 58,796 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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K831 HHK 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 73.9%.

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 K831 HHK, 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 K831 HHK registered?

K831 HHK is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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