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K122 JTO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK122 JTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bushes and Wishbone Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 74,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 71,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,506 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sills holed but not in any prescribed area

Offside Front inner and outer sill holed but not in any prescribed area

Fail 4 Feb 2022 70,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner and outer sills holed but not in any prescribed area

Offside Front inner and outer sill holed but not in any prescribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,835 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 69,820 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x rubber mounts snapped other two perished badly (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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,964 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2020 68,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,755 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken helper spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing helper spring (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 66,270 miles

Offside park brake has only just met MOT limits

service brake has only just met MOT limits

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,164 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,094 miles

N/S/R/ LIGHT LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,283 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 62,669 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 58,045 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 58,045 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 57,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,223 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,610 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,348 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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K122 JTO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K122 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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K122 JTO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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