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K976 NWV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK976 NWV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,928 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 76,927 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 76,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,668 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,527 miles

Coolant leak radiator

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,988 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 74,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure adjuster broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% o/s/r slow to work (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,763 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,763 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage ns lower body of motor home is damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken/insecure (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall where chalked (4.1.D.1b)

both front outer cv boots perished

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slightly binding brake

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill lip (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,357 miles

battery not fully secured

front brake balance poor

nearside body damage

offside front disc pitted badly

slight exhaust blow

Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery not fully secured

front brake balance poor

nearside body damage

offside front disc pitted badly

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Apr 2014 66,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,443 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,443 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,118 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,539 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 65,527 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,946 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 63,945 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 63,934 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,592 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 62,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K976 NWV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 K976 NWV, 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 K976 NWV registered?

K976 NWV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 May 1993.

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