MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight corrosion to inner sills
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Slight corrosion to inner sills
Service brake grabbing severely binding bth rear (1.2.1 (c))
underbody corrosion in various places
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
flashing indicator tel- tail does not work( audible function only works)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
flashing indicator tel- tail does not work( audible function only works)
Oil leak ()
body & underbody corrosion in various places
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded areas as marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded areas as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
body & underbody corrosion in various places
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front inner arch panel corroded at seam.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded.
nearside front inner arch panel corroded at seam.
Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
exhaust rubbers split
footbrake travel slightly long
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
exhaust rubbers split
footbrake travel slightly long
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear exhaust hanging low
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust hanging low
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
nearside sill damaged/corroded.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K170 CHN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 K170 CHN, 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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K170 CHN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1993.
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