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K391 WBV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,054 mi
Last recorded51,054 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK391 WBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,054 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front of vehicle starting to corrode slightly.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front of vehicle starting to corrode slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,214 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 48,214 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,812 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,812 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,510 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,496 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,828 miles

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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K391 WBV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K391 WBV, 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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What year was K391 WBV registered?

K391 WBV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K391 WBV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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