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K138 BNE

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,868 mi
Last recorded65,868 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 BNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 65,868 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 65,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,678 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear chassis has corrosion but not within 30cm off any mounts

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,822 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to n/s/r chassis leg

o/s/f cv gaiter perished

Pass 29 May 2010 56,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 53,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 52,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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K138 BNE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K138 BNE, 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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What year was K138 BNE registered?

K138 BNE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 25 June 1993.

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