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THZ 2639

1993 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,338 mi
Last recorded104,338 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 2639
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 103,641 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 103,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,493 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 + insecure on rear pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,124 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,043 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 9,435 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 9,435 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,777 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 87,777 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

all exhaust mounts are perished badly

passenger seat slightly insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,310 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,868 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,533 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 71,533 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 68,434 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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THZ 2639 is a 1993 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 THZ 2639, 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 THZ 2639 registered?

THZ 2639 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is THZ 2639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for THZ 2639 shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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