MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front shock absorber shafts worn inside body and have considerable in/out movement
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and deteriorated - all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured various (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake wear indicator wiring insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play 1 of 4 securing bolts missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever return spring broken under vehicle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear leaf springs corroded
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes split with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Various exhaust rubber mounts missing
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front shock absorber shafts worn inside body and have considerable in/out movement
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and deteriorated - all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured various (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake wear indicator wiring insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play 1 of 4 securing bolts missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever return spring broken under vehicle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear leaf springs corroded
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes split with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Various exhaust rubber mounts missing
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery/charging light illuminated
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brakes in a poor condition
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight drag on front brakes
Suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery/charging light illuminated
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brakes in a poor condition
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight drag on front brakes
Suspension components corroded
Both front struts very rusty
Charging light staying on
Front bumper loose
Front no plate poor condition small crack
Load sensing vale very stiff
Metal brake pipes rusty
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak on rear of engine
Park performance 16% marginal pass
Rear no plate poor condition
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both front struts very rusty
Charging light staying on
Front bumper loose
Front no plate poor condition small crack
Load sensing vale very stiff
Metal brake pipes rusty
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak on rear of engine
Park performance 16% marginal pass
Rear no plate poor condition
Metal brake pipes rusty
electrical wiring poor condition front and rear
Metal brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
electrical wiring poor condition front and rear
Under side of vehicle very rusty all over
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
generally very rusty on underside.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
All exhaust mountings perished
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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K831 NHT is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NHT, 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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K831 NHT is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.
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