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K312 ESF

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,042 mi
Last recorded37,042 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK312 ESF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,042 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both side slightley corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 37,039 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers stoping at middle (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both side slightley corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underbody getting rusty.

Fail 31 May 2019 36,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,283 miles

Brake pipes have a coating not allowing full examination of condition.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,631 miles

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear gearbox mount deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wheels corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 33,614 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted/scored

front wheels corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,338 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front wheels slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing slightly corroded

very slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,338 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 30,760 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake disc,s slightly rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,911 miles

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

both front brake disc,s rusty & pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,020 miles

Front discs slightly worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,914 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,905 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perrished

o/s/f tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K312 ESF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K312 ESF, 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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K312 ESF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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