MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,762 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner sill corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
battery light on dash
front exhaust clamp loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all rubber exhaust mountings excessively deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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K97 XCP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K97 XCP, 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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K97 XCP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.
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