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K976 VNX

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,313 mi
Last recorded80,313 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK976 VNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 80,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded, but within no prescribed areas

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but within no prescribed areas

Nearside inner sill previously repaired and not seem welded, however within no prescribed areas

Offside Front corrosion in inner wheel arch, but within no prescribed areas

Offside Front inner sill corroded but within no prescribed areas

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but within no prescribed areas

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 80,272 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 80,268 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 79,778 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 79,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 79,677 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 79,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 78,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 78,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 77,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 77,798 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,395 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 77,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

batteries insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,177 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,737 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 75,737 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 74,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 73,334 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 73,313 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 72,306 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K976 VNX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K976 VNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K976 VNX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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