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K891 NHU

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK891 NHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,107 miles

front brake discs corroded

various corrosion under camper and to body

Fail 26 Oct 2020 153,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,071 miles

bits of surface corrosion under camper

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2019 153,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 152,846 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2018 152,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 150,487 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 150,487 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 147,474 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 147,474 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 143,503 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 138,762 miles

n/s outer handbrake cable starting to bunch up

Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 132,997 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 132,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 129,331 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 129,331 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 122,459 miles

rear springs weak

Fail 12 May 2009 122,208 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 116,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 112,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 111,431 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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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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