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K186 KYB

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,655 mi
Last recorded70,655 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 KYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,655 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,387 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch 10 mm outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front cross member

Fail 29 Jul 2019 68,387 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch 10 mm outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front cross member

Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch 10 mm outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front cross member

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 66,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,956 miles

front tyres cracking and perishing

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,877 miles

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

offside door step corroaded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 65,867 miles

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

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

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

offside door step corroaded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system rusty

rear springs settled

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,191 miles

near side front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,929 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,902 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,757 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 63,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K186 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K186 KYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K186 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 7 June 1993.

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