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K629 HVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,692 mi
Last recorded147,692 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK629 HVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 147,692 miles

1.o/s front shocker damp †2.o/s front tyre low on tread †3.slight play in o/s front steering rack †4.slight play in both rear wheel bearings †5.corrosion on front brake pipes just on limit

6.alternator belt loose †7.slight blows on exhaust †8.both front innerr arches surface corroded †9.rear body ninges corroded and poor

Fail 22 Mar 2007 147,683 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

1.o/s front shocker damp †2.o/s front tyre low on tread †3.slight play in o/s front steering rack †4.slighgt play in both rear wheel bearings †5.corrosion of front brake pipes just on limit

6.alternator belt loose †7.slight blow on exhaust †8.both front innerr arches surface corroded

6.rear body hinges corroded on body

Pass 17 Mar 2006 141,306 miles

1.oil leaks †2.surface corrosion on all front brake pipes †3.surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe †4.surface corrosion on o/s front inner wheel arch †5.slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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K629 HVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K629 HVO, 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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K629 HVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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