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K904 BHN

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,983 mi
Last recorded67,983 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK904 BHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 67,974 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 63,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 63,034 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,772 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 60,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 58,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,032 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,932 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,932 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 51,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 46,300 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 45,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,701 miles

ADVISE CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTINGS HAVE PERRISHED

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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K904 BHN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K904 BHN, 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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What year was K904 BHN registered?

K904 BHN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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