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K247 FNO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,591 mi
Last recorded89,591 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK247 FNO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 89,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

drivers wing mirror glass cracked, but not effecting view to rear.

nearside front wheel arch corroding.

offside rear outer sill corroded & holed.

position,dip beam & main beam only operates when parking light switch operated.

rear wheel bearings slight play.

unable to see all brake pads.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 89,591 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers splitting.

drivers wing mirror glass cracked, but not effecting view to rear.

heat shield above centre silencer insecure.

nearside front wheel arch corroding.

offside rear outer sill corroded & holed.

position,dip beam & main beam only operates when parking light switch operated.

rear wheel bearings slight play.

unable to see all brake pads.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,387 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 86,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust mountings wearing ( 2 )

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K247 FNO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K247 FNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K247 FNO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 January 1993.

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