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K940 JRB

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,778 mi
Last recorded98,778 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 JRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,778 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,360 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 96,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 96,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 95,970 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 95,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (1.9.2a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 95,750 miles

Offside Front tyre on legal limit and cracking on sidewall

front discs rusted

front inner sill rusted

Fail 15 May 2017 95,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp insecure (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit and cracking on sidewall

front discs rusted

front inner sill rusted

Pass 6 May 2016 94,554 miles

Offside Front tyre perrished

Fail 4 May 2016 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,683 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,678 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One exhaust rubber broken and the rest are deteriorated but the exhaust is still adequetly supported

Pass 30 Dec 2011 87,967 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 87,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight binding nearside front brake

slight binding on rear brakes

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,009 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 85,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,243 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 80,238 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,131 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,577 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 61,577 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K940 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K940 JRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K940 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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