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K639 GVO

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,008 mi
Last recorded60,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK639 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,008 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,008 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,863 miles

N/s outer CV gaiter is perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,491 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,491 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,929 miles

Exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 3 Jul 2009 55,929 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,286 miles

Exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,148 miles

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,900 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 49,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 47,717 miles

Exhaust mannifold has a very slight leak. †

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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K639 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K639 GVO, 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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What year was K639 GVO registered?

K639 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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