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K185 AVN

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,618 mi
Last recorded27,618 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 AVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,618 miles

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

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 27,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 27,344 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K185 AVN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K185 AVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K185 AVN registered?

K185 AVN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K185 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K185 AVN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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