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K527 AAX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,769 mi
Last recorded117,769 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK527 AAX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 117,769 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside step area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Sep 2007 117,722 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside inner constant veleocity joint gaiter loose

Nearside step area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Sep 2006 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings heavily perished

heavy surface perishing to offside front upper brake hose

offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

scoring to offside windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2006 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings heavily perished

heavy surface perishing to offside front upper brake hose

offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

scoring to offside windscreen

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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K527 AAX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K527 AAX, 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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K527 AAX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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