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ExpiredMileage
63,503 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded/holed
Nearside Front Wheel arch sharp edge
Offside Front Inner Door step / sill holed corroded
Offside Front Outer Sill holed /corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has restricted free movement No reserve travel (1.1.15 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Valance around towing cradle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded/holed
Nearside Front Wheel arch sharp edge
Offside Front Inner Door step / sill holed corroded
Offside Front Outer Sill holed /corroded
exhaust rubbers perishing
n/s/f inner wing area corroded but not in a prescibed area
n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded and painted not allowing a full inspection
o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded and painted not allowing full inspection
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
exhaust rubbers perishing
front brake discs corroded and brake pads low
n/s/f inner wing area corroded but not in a prescibed area
n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded and painted not allowing a full inspection
o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded and painted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
nearside rear tyre sidewall perished
nsr tyer wall cracked
osf trackrod gaitor perished
spair wheel missing
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nsr tyer wall cracked
osf trackrod gaitor perished
spair wheel missing
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K540 MWV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 K540 MWV, 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.
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K540 MWV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 April 1993.
Is K540 MWV safe to buy?
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