MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake discs corroded
various corrosion under camper and to body
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
front brake discs corroded
various corrosion under camper and to body
bits of surface corrosion under camper
brake pipes and ferrules corroded
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar attachment likely to become detached rotten (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
bits of surface corrosion under camper
brake pipes and ferrules corroded
oil leak
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
oil leak
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed, not in prescribed area
oil leak
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside outer handbrake cable starting to bunch up
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s outer handbrake cable starting to bunch up
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter has a slight seepage of grease
slight brake drag at nearside and offside rear
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter has a slight seepage of grease
slight brake drag at nearside and offside rear
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
brake drag at o/s rear
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s front wiper blade rubber slightly split at ends
slight corrosion to n/s front wheel arch
slight corrosion to o/s front sill panel not within a prescribed area
two exhaust rubbers defecive but others slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
brake drag at o/s rear
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s front wiper blade rubber slightly split at ends
slight corrosion to n/s front wheel arch
slight corrosion to o/s front sill panel not within a prescribed area
two exhaust rubbers defecive but others slightly deteriorated
rear springs weak
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear springs weak
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K891 NHU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 K891 NHU, 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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K891 NHU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1993.
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