MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,774 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported over axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear exhaust rubber mountingmissing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear light lense repaired with tape
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear light lense repaired with tape
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
centre exhaust rubber missing
engine mount rubber slightly weak
windscreen slightly marked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mount broken.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mount broken.
exhaust mount rubbers missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs pitted.
n/s/f arch rough + rusty.
screw in n/s/r tyre.
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs pitted.
n/s/f arch rough + rusty.
screw in n/s/r tyre.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust sytem corroded and slight blow
front brake discs poor condition
fuel tank rusty
rear shock absorber bushes perished
slight play both front wheel bearings
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust sytem corroded and slight blow
front brake discs poor condition
fuel tank rusty
rear shock absorber bushes perished
slight play both front wheel bearings
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
1x exhaust mounting rubber missing.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1x exhaust mounting rubber missing.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mounting rubber broken
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mounting rubber missing
offside rear wheel bearing noisey
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K581 DJM 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 60.9%.
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 K581 DJM, 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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K581 DJM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1993.
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