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K451 TJX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,243 mi
Last recorded133,243 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK451 TJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 133,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 132,979 miles

both front door steps slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,727 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both door step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 118,918 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 118,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,366 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,908 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 107,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,594 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,736 miles

Spare tyre defective

bad oil leak /filter

Fail 13 Aug 2007 91,286 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,286 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,174 miles

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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K451 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K451 TJX, 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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K451 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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