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K114 JTO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK114 JTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 71,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,242 miles

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 70,833 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,644 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,303 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 69,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,180 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 69,146 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 69,146 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 68,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 68,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 67,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,994 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 64,852 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,852 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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K114 JTO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K114 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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K114 JTO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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