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K102 JTO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,275 mi
Last recorded93,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK102 JTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,275 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towing socket damaged slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2020 93,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towing socket damaged slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,766 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering slightly heavy at idle speed

Towing electric cover damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,761 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Test void (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 185/75R14C 102/100R (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering slightly heavy at idle speed

Towing electric cover damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Marker light in/op

Nearside Lower Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,054 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high Possible due to rear suspension low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Marker light in/op

Nearside Lower Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Rear Suspension low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,878 miles

Oil leak engine/gear box ()

sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,892 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,892 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,893 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,710 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 50,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 50,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting too perish

Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings in need of renewall

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,927 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 42,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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K102 JTO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K102 JTO, 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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K102 JTO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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