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K938 JRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,664 mi
Last recorded76,664 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK938 JRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 76,664 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 76,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 74,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 75,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,654 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

beam image kick up stickers fitted to headlamps

n/s/rear seat belt buckle missing ,seat removed timie of test.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

beam image kick up stickers fitted to headlamps

n/s/rear seat belt buckle missing ,seat removed timie of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,288 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE SPLITING ON OUTER WALLS.

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,288 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE SPLITING ON OUTER WALLS.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,199 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 66,199 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside deflector fitted (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 64,589 miles

n/s headlight poor out put

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlight poor out put

Pass 30 May 2014 60,215 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 60,215 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,561 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,561 miles

Oil leak

corosion on gas pipes

rear springs rusty

Pass 1 May 2010 43,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,974 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 40,924 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2007 39,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 39,137 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 39,137 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K938 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K938 JRB, 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 K938 JRB registered?

K938 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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