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K690 HRB

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,455 mi
Last recorded88,455 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK690 HRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,455 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired must have continuous seam weld (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,783 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,783 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing from tow bar ball fixing

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished/low on tread/worn uneven

offside doorstep sill corroded/weak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,161 miles

n/s frony arch rusty

n/s rear tyre perhished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,109 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre pereshed

Fail 16 Jun 2010 79,105 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre pereshed

Pass 27 May 2009 71,573 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 71,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,644 miles

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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K690 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K690 HRB, 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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K690 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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