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K847 CMO

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

48,316 mi
Last recorded48,316 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 CMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 48,316 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 48,255 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,333 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 44,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 41,780 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 41,780 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 36,149 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty no tell tell (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty no tell tell for both sides (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 35,549 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 35,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 34,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

beam converter fitted to n/s headlamp

Fail 6 May 2016 33,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 30,460 miles

Corrosion front inner arches

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 May 2015 30,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion front inner arches

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2014 28,675 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside / offside front torsion bar mount area corroding

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2014 28,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside / offside front torsion bar mount area corroding

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2013 27,343 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front suspension areas corroding at torsion bar mount

nearside headlight detiorating

offside / nearside c/v boots detiorating

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2013 27,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mounts detiorating

front suspension areas corroding at torsion bar mount

nearside headlight detiorating

offside / nearside c/v boots detiorating

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2012 26,174 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 May 2011 25,494 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,046 miles

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

brake pipes to n/s o/s front brake flexis slightly corroded

n /s outer cv gator slightly perished

o/s outer cv gator repaired

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,624 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K847 CMO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K847 CMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K847 CMO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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