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K977 XFK

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK977 XFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front indicator loose but not likely to become detached.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside washer jet aim poor.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,397 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation on inside of headlamp. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front indicator loose but not likely to become detached.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside washer jet aim poor.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 55,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,988 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,042 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,036 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,687 miles

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Jun 2010 50,637 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorating

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,548 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,464 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,912 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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K977 XFK 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 68.4%.

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 K977 XFK, 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 K977 XFK registered?

K977 XFK is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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