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A20 KON

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,254 mi
Last recorded63,254 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KON
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 63,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 63,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 62,477 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 61,604 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 61,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,911 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 59,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 59,749 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 59,589 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,353 miles

advise battery

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,883 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 19 May 2015 57,829 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 57,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 57,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,273 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 54,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 54,055 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 54,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,212 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 50,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Battery insecure

corrosion in near & offside front steps underside.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 45,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A20 KON is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 KON, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 KON registered?

A20 KON is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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The MOT history for A20 KON shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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