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K581 DJM

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

28,774 mi
Last recorded28,774 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 DJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 28,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense repaired with tape

Fail 11 Jul 2018 27,935 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,386 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing

engine mount rubber slightly weak

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mount broken.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 25,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mount broken.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,880 miles

exhaust mount rubbers missing.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,249 miles

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.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 24,249 miles

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.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,796 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 23,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,264 miles

1x exhaust mounting rubber missing.

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 23,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting rubber broken

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting rubber missing

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,234 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,234 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,584 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 19,584 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 18,926 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,926 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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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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What year was K581 DJM registered?

K581 DJM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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