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K453 XJO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,338 mi
Last recorded68,338 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 XJO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 67,747 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,946 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,179 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner wall cracking o/s/r tyre

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 65,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner wall cracking o/s/f tyre

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,601 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 61,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,718 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,274 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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K453 XJO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K453 XJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K453 XJO registered?

K453 XJO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is K453 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K453 XJO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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