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K949 BMJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,866 mi
Last recorded143,866 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK949 BMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 143,866 miles

General chassis / under body corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear inner arch areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear inner arch areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 143,866 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

General chassis / under body corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear inner arch areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear inner arch areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 143,385 miles

Front inner arch corrosion

Front oil leak

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 143,372 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner arch corrosion

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 143,291 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front inner arch corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 143,291 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front inner arch corrosion

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 137,918 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underside and inside front wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 137,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underside and inside front wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,870 miles

underside corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 133,868 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

underside and body corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 129,489 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 129,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 126,678 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear minor corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2019 126,669 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear minor corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak engine

exhaust hangers missing

Pass 14 Apr 2017 122,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,010 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,567 miles

Battery warning light on

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 121,567 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery warning light on

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 121,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 121,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both front wheel arches (underside)

oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 121,055 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both front wheel arches (underside)

handbrake (underfloor) pivot spring broken

oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 116,966 miles

advise corrosion to near sidefront inner wheel arch

Fail 3 Apr 2013 116,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise corrsion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Mar 2012 113,799 miles

Oil leak

advise centre exhaust mount rubber broken

advise corrosion to offside front and rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,699 miles

advise offside rear tyre side wall splitting advise rp

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 106,543 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 102,955 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 99,619 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 99,480 miles

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

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 95,417 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 91,886 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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K949 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K949 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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K949 BMJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 April 1993.

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