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K946 BMJ

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,523 mi
Last recorded86,523 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK946 BMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,523 miles

front passenger seat missing

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner surfaces, Limited vision on brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Used as carry box for wheel chair ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,114 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner surfaces, Limited vision on brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Used as carry box for wheel chair ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 70,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,837 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,440 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,440 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s/f inner (step)

Leisure battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight corrosion around botton of windscreen nsf

Fail 19 Jul 2016 48,762 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight corrosion around botton of windscreen nsf

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shocker bushes perished upper and lower

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

Fail 16 Jul 2014 48,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

exhaust rubber bush perished

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,525 miles

REAR SPRING/S LOW RIDE HEIGHT /WEIGHT OF CAMPER KIT

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,700 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K946 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K946 BMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K946 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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