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K476 VWD

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,900 mi
Last recorded52,900 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK476 VWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,900 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 52,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,347 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,978 miles

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

middle exhaust rubber mounts missing

rear leaf springs slightly weak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,183 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2016 50,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tale pipe in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2016 50,604 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Towbar component insecure electric socket (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tale pipe in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,161 miles

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,161 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,631 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 42,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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K476 VWD is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K476 VWD, 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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What year was K476 VWD registered?

K476 VWD is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K476 VWD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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