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K148 GWK

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,762 mi
Last recorded72,762 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 GWK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 72,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 71,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 71,948 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged of front to rear is detached clips broken off (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 70,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside have been greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,404 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2019 69,404 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,540 miles

Nearside steering rack damp

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

powered steering rack damp

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,781 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 65,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 65,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounts starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,236 miles

park brake cables starting to deteriate

Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,236 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

park brake cables starting to deteriate

Fail 22 Apr 2013 61,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

front wipers starting to perish

nearside body trim slightly loose.

nearside front bumper slightly loose, not excessive.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,601 miles

front wipers starting to perish

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

nearside body trim slightly loose.

nearside front bumper slightly loose, not excessive.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

tyre's starting to perish.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 53,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

tyre's starting to perish.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 52,310 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,784 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of weather cracking.

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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K148 GWK is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K148 GWK, 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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K148 GWK is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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