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K960 WLJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

66,086 mi
Last recorded66,086 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK960 WLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 66,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 66,055 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 65,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 65,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 65,201 miles

offside/nearside front inner sill sections corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 65,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer valance (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside/nearside front inner sill sections corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 63,715 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside inner sill under door step corroded and small hole

Fail 17 Apr 2015 60,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner sill under door step corroded and small hole

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,384 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner sill under door step corroded and small hole

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,071 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 May 2013 58,102 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,063 miles

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

seatbelt buckle plastic cover cracked on drivers side but working ok

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,063 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

seatbelt buckle plastic cover cracked on drivers side but working ok

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,741 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers seat belt plastic on socket damaged , works correctly

n/s cv boot twisted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,156 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 40,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,159 miles

mid silencer section has a slight leak of exhaust gases and will need attention soon

Fail 5 Nov 2008 40,159 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel filler cap is only temp fitment,but does have a seal.both o/s and n/s front wheel bearings will need attention in the near future

Fail 31 Oct 2007 40,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,908 miles

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

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

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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K960 WLJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 K960 WLJ, 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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K960 WLJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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