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K979 VNX

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 VNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 81,882 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,336 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 81,336 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hot exhaust held up with plastic cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,535 miles

slight corrosion front end behind bumper

Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion front end behind bumper

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,518 miles

play in rear wheel bearings

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,774 miles

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jun 2013 77,774 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s front wheelbearing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,435 miles

corrosion forming o/s brake pipe

n/s/f outer c/v gaitor in poor condition

o/s/r tyre near wear limiton inner edge

w/bearing play n/s and o/s rear

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,292 miles

corrosion forming on front brake pipes

parking brake lever travel near limit

Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,292 miles

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

corrosion forming on front brake pipes

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,162 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,162 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

w/bearing play o/s/r corrosion forming on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 72,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2008
Fail 28 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

clutch tends to slip no adjustment left

Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,832 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,251 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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K979 VNX is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K979 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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K979 VNX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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