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K621 GVO

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,123 mi
Last recorded57,123 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK621 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,123 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,425 miles

bottom gear box stabilizer perished

nearside + offside front ,front most torsion bar bushes perished

nearside + offside front cv boots starting to perish

offside front wheel bearing slight movement

slight movement in nearside + offside rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear coil spings

Fail 24 Jul 2020 55,417 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bottom gear box stabilizer perished

nearside + offside front ,front most torsion bar bushes perished

nearside + offside front cv boots starting to perish

offside front wheel bearing slight movement

slight movement in nearside + offside rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear coil spings

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,519 miles

bottom gearbox stabilizer rubber bush slightly deteriorated

engine slightly damp/oil leak

exhaust system minor leaks from front

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front outer c.v boots slightly perished

nearside + offside front, front most lower suspension bush's slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing/getting low on outer edge

nearside+ offside rear lower shock absorber bush's slightly deteriorated

slight movement in nearside + offside front track rod ends

slight movement in nearside + offside rear wheel bearing's

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear coil springs

Fail 3 Aug 2019 54,519 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake lever slight travel

auxiliary belts slightly perished/split

bottom gearbox stabilizer rubber bush slightly deteriorated

engine slightly damp/oil leak

exhaust system minor leaks from front

front exhaust system slightly insecure at joint

nearside + offside front outer c.v boots slightly perished

nearside + offside front, front most lower suspension bush's slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing/getting low on outer edge

nearside+ offside rear lower shock absorber bush's slightly deteriorated

slight movement in nearside + offside front track rod ends

slight movement in nearside + offside rear wheel bearing's

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear coil springs

various exhaust support rubbers slightly perished/split

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,225 miles

auxiliary belts slightly perished

engine damp/oil leak

exhaust support bush missing but exhaust still secure

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front outer c.v boots slightly perished

slight movement in nearside + offside rear wheel bearings

slight movement in offside front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2018 52,224 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring over top off engine (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belts slightly perished

engine damp/oil leak

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front outer c.v boots slightly perished

rear brake performance slightly imbalanced

slight movement in nearside + offside rear wheel bearings

slight movement in offside front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2017 49,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine slightly damp oil leak

exhaust system secured with cable ties + bushes missing

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front jacking points

Fail 29 Jul 2017 49,795 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine slightly damp oil leak

exhaust system secured with cable ties + bushes missing

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front jacking points

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,449 miles

Charging system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,205 miles

Both windscreen wipers poor

Intermittant fault with position lamp switch

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

Offside rear brake back plate has a slight misting of oil/ fluid

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,665 miles

Exhaust mounts poor and one missing.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 44,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,552 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,805 miles

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,252 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K621 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K621 GVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K621 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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