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K940 BMJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,205 mi
Last recorded65,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 BMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,744 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,549 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 58,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,142 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 57,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,332 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,983 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front marker light out.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front marker light out.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,823 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,266 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,015 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 36,383 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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K940 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K940 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K940 BMJ registered?

K940 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K940 BMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K940 BMJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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