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K834 UFJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,169 mi
Last recorded71,169 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK834 UFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,169 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,650 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch marked with yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch two places marked with yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to outer step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,248 miles

Lower dry & scaly in places advise to re- wax oil

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion is not significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion is not significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,673 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion is not significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion is not significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,641 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed

front & rear suspension components flaking

Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,710 miles

Nearside steering rack boot deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,101 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 60,101 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle beam pipe (3.6.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,940 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 59,940 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner cab sills corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs pitted bad on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,682 miles

very slight underbody corrosion in places

Pass 12 May 2015 56,025 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,347 miles

brake discs worn

o/s tail light working 50%

slight play steering inner track rods

Pass 8 May 2013 51,103 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2012 48,678 miles

1.frotn brake discs slightly corroded on edges 2.slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,043 miles

1.slight play in both track rod ends 2.slight play in both front wheel bearings 3.slight leak from n/s rear shocker 4.front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 5 May 2010 44,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,038 miles

FRONT/REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,854 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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K834 UFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K834 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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K834 UFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 February 1993.

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