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K306 OKF

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,551 mi
Last recorded95,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 OKF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 94,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear light cluster repaired with tape

wiring front to back twisted and loose

Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,470 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers broken and split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack boot dripping and wet neat p/s fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light cluster repaired with tape

wiring front to rear underneath twisted and loose

vacuum pump has NO drive belt

vacuum pump pulley bearings feel partially siezed

Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,300 miles

Nearside Front slight mist on shock

Offside Front inner wing holed and corroded

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear lenses repaired with tape

when the nearside upper stop lamp lights, so does the nearside front upper position lamp, further investigation needed

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,300 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit 2 x bare wire connectors close together on the insecure wiring underneath (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight mist on shock

Offside Front inner wing holed and corroded

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear lenses repaired with tape

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 92,995 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,317 miles

nearside rear upper position light inop

offside door step insecure

various front suspension bushes have slight perishment

Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,317 miles

Electrical wiring insecure negative terminal (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure poss terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack/pipe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure box dangling above brake pedal (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short brake wire (1.9.2b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

nearside rear upper position light inop

offside door step insecure

various front suspension bushes have slight perishment

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,957 miles

offside front lower inner wing holed and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 90,957 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

offside front lower inner wing holed and corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,900 miles

diesel tank wet

drivers seat back is loose but secure

drivers seat fore and mechanism stiff

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside rear wheel rattles as the bearing cap is loose and insecure

rear tyres slightly damaged in sidewalls

Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

diesel tank wet

drivers seat back is loose but secure

drivers seat fore and mechanism stiff

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside rear wheel rattles as the bearing cap is loose and insecure

rear tyres slightly damaged in sidewalls

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,905 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield broken

fuel tank and nearside rack boot wet but no visible leaks

rear light lenses taped up as a repair

rear tyres very low on pressure and have sidewall damage relating to this

wiring secured and moved to meet requirements. battery under seat secured with wood and cable ties

Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield broken

fuel tank and nearside rack boot wet but no visible leaks

rear light lenses taped up as a repair

rear tyres very low on pressure and have sidewall damage relating to this

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,856 miles

both steering gaiters have signs of oil leaking from, no visible holes

wiring underneath the van is twisted and routed through the suspension, will fail next year

Fail 25 Jun 2012 86,856 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both steering gaiters have signs of oil leaking from, no visible holes

wiring underneath the van is twisted and routed through the suspension, will fail next year

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,156 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,149 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,470 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,470 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 83,549 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 77,213 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 71,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 63,952 miles

all front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2005 60,924 miles

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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K306 OKF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 K306 OKF, 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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K306 OKF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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