MOT Status
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60,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both inner wheel arches slightly corroded
Slight oil leak
Both inner wheel arches slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Slight oil leak
Exhaust system tailpipe deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack pinion housing (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Accessory Wire broken, but not insecure.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack pinion housing (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres deteriarating
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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K398 WBV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 K398 WBV, 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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K398 WBV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 May 1993.
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