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K940 WFJ

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 WFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Fuel hose deteriorated cap sealing area corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,851 miles

Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 57,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 57,695 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,431 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,909 miles

Both front discs badly corroded

Both front tyres cracking between treads

Fail 5 Jun 2018 56,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front discs badly corroded

Both front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,480 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,480 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,820 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,484 miles

Front inner arches starting to corrode

Rear sills corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,121 miles

front exhaust blow at manifold or area

Fail 11 Jun 2014 55,117 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front exhaust blow at manifold or area

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,674 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,229 miles

exhaust mounts detiorating

front offside brake disc corroded inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,953 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate deteriorated

near and offside front disc slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,520 miles

front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

front wheel arches corroded

rear gearbox mounting bolt loose (tightened up)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K940 WFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K940 WFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K940 WFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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