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K123 JTO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,274 mi
Last recorded134,274 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 JTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,274 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 134,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 134,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 131,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 130,699 miles

Front brake pads on visible

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

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 6 Jun 2017 130,699 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads on visible

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

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,648 miles

VEHICLE HAS UNDERSEAL ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 28 Mar 2015 129,875 miles

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2014 129,203 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 129,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 107,570 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,569 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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K123 JTO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K123 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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What year was K123 JTO registered?

K123 JTO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 June 1993.

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