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K974 VNX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,657 mi
Last recorded79,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 VNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 78,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 78,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,790 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,332 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,059 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust fouling h/brake pivot

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,521 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,228 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,387 miles

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

rear number plate partially obscured by the towbar

Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate partially obscured by the towbar

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,974 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 63,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,163 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,163 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 52,060 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,986 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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K974 VNX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K974 VNX, 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 K974 VNX registered?

K974 VNX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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