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K972 MSR

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,106 mi
Last recorded39,106 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK972 MSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 39,106 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 39,106 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 39,106 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 38,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 38,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 38,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 38,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 36,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 36,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 35,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 30,307 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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K972 MSR is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 K972 MSR, 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 K972 MSR registered?

K972 MSR is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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