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K141 JVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK141 JVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 69,319 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm tread, tyre size 185/75 R14C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded and has a hole

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 65,301 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 65,301 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 61,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 61,789 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pedal go to floor no readings (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 59,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2022 57,624 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak ?crankshaft seal

Fail 13 May 2022 57,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake fluid low

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak ?crankshaft seal

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2021 52,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,964 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play NO NOISE (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,709 miles

o/s/r drum seems damp

o/s/r inner arch needs seam sealing

Pass 26 Jun 2010 49,735 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2010 49,735 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,687 miles

o/s/r tyre slight perrishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,790 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,666 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front arches rusty

o/s/f bumper cracked

o/s/r n/s f tyers perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,021 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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K141 JVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K141 JVO, 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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K141 JVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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