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K711 VFX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,565 mi
Last recorded43,565 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK711 VFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,565 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 43,394 miles

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

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

engine coolant reservoir boiling over on cold engine - possible head gasket issue

Fail 10 May 2017 43,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended torsion axel bearing seized (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

engine coolant reservoir boiling over on cold engine - possible head gasket issue

Pass 23 May 2016 41,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension arm starting to seize in axle.

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

Fail 11 May 2016 41,816 miles

Brake cable insecure front of handbrake cable under floor (3.5.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear suspension arm starting to seize in axle.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,650 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 40,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,936 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 39,935 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,406 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,954 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,004 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf corner bumper mount corroded but not within 30cm allowed area

Fail 30 Oct 2008 38,004 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf corner bumper mount corroded but not within 30cm allowed area

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,583 miles

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

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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K711 VFX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K711 VFX, 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 K711 VFX registered?

K711 VFX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K711 VFX safe to buy?

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