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K942 BMJ

1993 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,412 mi
Last recorded76,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 BMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,887 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,349 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

battery has slight movement in clamp

battery tray rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2018 64,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

battery has slight movement in clamp

battery tray rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,251 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

battery slightly loose

battery tray slightly rusty

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,624 miles

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

battery slightly loose

battery tray corroding

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 61,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

battery slightly loose

battery tray corroding

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,005 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubbers spilting

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

rear leaf springs slightly getting weak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,072 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,072 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/r brake has slightly restricted movement

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,574 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,705 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres badly perished ? suggest fitting new

rear fog n/w

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,252 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 46,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,093 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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K942 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K942 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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What year was K942 BMJ registered?

K942 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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