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K309 VDV

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK309 VDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,140 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 37,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 37,104 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2017 37,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,942 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 36,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,127 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,714 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 35,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,415 miles

front & rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,905 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 10 Jul 2008 33,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,626 miles

Emmisions only just within mot limits

Exaust hangers in poor condition

Slight noise front wheel bearings

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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K309 VDV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K309 VDV, 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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K309 VDV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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