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K596 VPR

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,906 mi
Last recorded56,906 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 VPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 56,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 56,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,939 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,562 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 50,187 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 50,150 miles

both reare tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 May 2010 50,150 miles

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

both reare tyres slightly perished

rubber mounts on exhaust slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2009 49,122 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 49,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 46,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,955 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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K596 VPR is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K596 VPR, 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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What year was K596 VPR registered?

K596 VPR is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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