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DNZ 4199

1993 Talbot Express

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 4199
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 78,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,243 miles

Offside Rear Upper additional light cluster indicator inoperative

wiper motor operation noticably slow

Fail 16 Jul 2024 77,243 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp turns off when brakes applied and also flashes when indicators are activated (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp flashes instead of indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper additional light cluster indicator inoperative

wiper motor operation noticably slow

Fail 29 Dec 2023 77,423 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no testable image (4.1.2 (b))

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

Position lamp switch insecure switch panel detached from dash (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to rear of tie bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to rear of tie bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 77,418 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,953 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower body slight damage

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis corroding

Offside Rear light cluster slight damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2021 72,937 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower body slight damage

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis corroding

Offside Rear light cluster slight damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2021 67,336 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,420 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 63,400 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 63,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,653 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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DNZ 4199 is a 1993 Talbot Express in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 DNZ 4199, 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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DNZ 4199 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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