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K349 UKK

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

Purple Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,095 mi
Last recorded67,095 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK349 UKK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,095 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f both inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension componets

Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,923 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,578 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack gator

Offside Rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,133 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front damage

Fail 2 Dec 2015 58,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front damage

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all exhaust rubbers cracking /split

Fail 11 Sep 2014 58,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,137 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper and wing, oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 56,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

damage to n/s/f bumper and wing, oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,498 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 50,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre outer side wall slightly cracked.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,457 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 46,457 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,253 miles

o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2007 46,253 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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K349 UKK is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in Purple with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K349 UKK, 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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K349 UKK is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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