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K57 RCV

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,507 mi
Last recorded75,507 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK57 RCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 75,501 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (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 provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,006 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,137 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 72,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,129 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 67,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,266 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,837 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,324 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,536 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,069 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 53,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,690 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 47,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

aux/battery insecure

tyres off side front, near side front and offside rear side walls signs of cracking

Pass 17 May 2006 47,585 miles

aux/battery insecure

tyres off side front, near side front and offside rear side walls signs of cracking

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K57 RCV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K57 RCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K57 RCV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K57 RCV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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