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K574 BEF

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

58,514 mi
Last recorded58,514 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK574 BEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,514 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 58,507 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all areas marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,769 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corrded

x2 front jacking points corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 52,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Fail 14 May 2019 52,797 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength most panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Pass 15 May 2018 50,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underbody corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 50,592 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 50,095 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 50,094 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,070 miles

BRAKE SERVO HOSE POOR CONDITION

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 500,010 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brakes only just met requirments

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Fail 14 Apr 2014 500,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brakes only just met requirments

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,694 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre perished

offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

servo hose has slight deterioration

Fail 14 Feb 2012 48,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre perished

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

servo hose slight deterioration

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,027 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake flexis secured with cable ties

unable to fully check welding repairs due to underseal

Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front wheel rim heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake flexis secured with cable ties

unable to fully check welding repairs due to underseal

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,832 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 42,832 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,722 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 42,722 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,405 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 42,402 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,783 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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K574 BEF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol 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 K574 BEF, 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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K574 BEF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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