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K21 UKR

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,426 mi
Last recorded250,426 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 UKR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 250,426 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underseal

various areas of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2013 249,380 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

variuos areas of corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 249,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

various areas of corrosion

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 248,460 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

play in steering rack

various areas of corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2011 247,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 247,197 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 246,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 246,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 245,876 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 245,238 miles

Battery insecure

near side centre axle wheel bearing cap missing

near side centre tyre wall perishing

off side centre tyre wall perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2008 245,238 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

near side centre axle wheel bearing cap missing

near side centre tyre wall perishing

off side centre tyre wall perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 243,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K21 UKR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K21 UKR, 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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K21 UKR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 25 June 1993.

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