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K939 BMJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK939 BMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,010 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 78,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 77,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 74,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer side wall.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on outer side wall.

Pass 23 May 2017 72,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread.

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 68,864 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 68,864 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 65,826 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2014 65,826 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 62,619 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 62,619 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2012 59,239 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 59,239 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2011 55,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 54,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 54,306 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 53,587 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 53,584 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 52,720 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

engine undertray broken

Pass 9 May 2007 52,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 51,071 miles

refer to test no: 862530136183

Fail 10 May 2006 51,071 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux. battery under drivers seat insecure

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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K939 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 K939 BMJ, 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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K939 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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