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K965 MHW

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK965 MHW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 91,002 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,307 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 90,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 88,642 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 88,642 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 mounts broke (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 88,233 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake cable broken (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure 2 rubber hangers broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2019 87,941 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 87,631 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 87,631 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,311 miles

front discs corroding

front wiper mechanism worn

hand brake cable corroding

Fail 23 May 2017 87,298 miles

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

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/14c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroding

front wiper mechanism worn

hand brake cable corroding

Pass 26 May 2016 86,656 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 86,656 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 85,981 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly condensed (water ingress)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Slam panel corroding on nearside and offside edges

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2015 85,981 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside headlamp slightly condensed (water ingress)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Slam panel corroding on nearside and offside edges

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2014 85,477 miles

corrosion protection required

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 May 2013 84,893 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 84,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,589 miles

brakepipes under vehicle poor condition

brakepipes under vehicle poor condition corroding

front offside inner wheel arch poor condition

one front nearside side light not working

Fail 27 Apr 2011 83,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brakepipes under vehicle poor condition

brakepipes under vehicle poor condition corroding

front offside inner wheel arch poor condition

front offside inner wheel arch poor condition

one front nearside side light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes over rear axle starting to corrode

offside front inner wing near brake pipes poor condition corroding

water in nearside front headlamp

Fail 17 Apr 2010 83,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes over rear axle starting to corrode

offside front inner wing near brake pipes poor condition corroding

water in nearside front headlamp

Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,638 miles

battery loose

offside front tyre poor condition starting to crack

Pass 16 Feb 2008 80,284 miles

front tyre walls starting to crack

nearside rear tyre wall starting to crack

offside front door mirror poor condition

offside front inner wing / chassis area starting to corrode

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,486 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 78,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,518 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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K965 MHW is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 K965 MHW, 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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K965 MHW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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