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K175 KYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK175 KYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Stabiliser bar bush worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Stabiliser bar bush worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,356 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken and held with plastic cable tie

welding repairs on offside front inner wing and offside rear inner pane/wing

Fail 27 Aug 2019 90,328 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,469 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some brake imbalance to front brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,040 miles

exhaust rubbers poor condition

o/s/f brake pipe rusty condition

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing front suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,658 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly age perished

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsr tyre is perished

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

Rust forming on front and rear suspension springs

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber broken but system secure

Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber broken but system secure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,471 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly on the inner side

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,469 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly on the inner side

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,819 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,692 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 61,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,026 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,026 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 41,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,109 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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K175 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K175 KYB, 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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K175 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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