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K182 UWD

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,283 mi
Last recorded67,283 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 UWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,483 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,471 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,845 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,666 miles

exhaust mountings starting to split

slight corrossion on nearside sill

slight corrossion on offside front inner wing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,564 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,252 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,788 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 62,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface rust on underbody

Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface rust on underbody

Fail 31 Jul 2008 61,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,951 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 59,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 56,460 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 56,460 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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K182 UWD is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K182 UWD, 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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K182 UWD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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