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K861 YJM

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,439 mi
Last recorded49,439 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 YJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,439 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 49,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 48,772 miles

A pillar around windscreen corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,504 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 46,558 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 45,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,772 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 36,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,877 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,190 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 34,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,246 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,959 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,959 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,284 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K861 YJM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K861 YJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K861 YJM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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