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K166 PTR

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,346 mi
Last recorded82,346 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 PTR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs securing correctly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nut needs nipping up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside cv boot cracking.

Fail 13 Jan 2020 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure light on and off intermitant (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside cv boot cracking.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,980 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease

Fail 26 Jul 2018 72,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease and other (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,681 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight play in both steering arm ball joints

Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,695 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy underseal to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2015 63,153 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

everything is under sealed underneath the vehicle

Pass 15 May 2014 60,447 miles

all of the vehicle under side etc is coverd in thick underseal

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,349 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all exhaust mounting rubbers badly cracked

Pass 21 May 2012 54,345 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all wheels corroded

rear off side and near side chassis rails and axle mountings corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,697 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side and near side front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 May 2010 48,554 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle mountings corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 48,554 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle mountings corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,305 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front chassis rails and inner wings rusty

rear axle mounting plates corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,305 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front chassis rails and inner wings rusty

rear axle mounting plates corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 46,247 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

rear axle mountings very rusty

Fail 21 May 2008 46,247 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

rear axle mountings very rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,011 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

off side and near side front discs rusty

rear axle mountings to chassis rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake has plenty of travel

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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K166 PTR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K166 PTR, 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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K166 PTR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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