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K749 WDV

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,640 mi
Last recorded61,640 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 WDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,640 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 60,427 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 56,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/o/s front to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wind screen has chip less than 10mm

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill slight corrosion on outer sill

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

n/s rear outersill slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2019 55,286 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/o/s front to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wind screen has chip less than 10mm

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill slight corrosion on outer sill

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

n/s rear outersill slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,225 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front chip on screen visibility ok

n/s/o/s rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,792 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear gear box mounting bush crack t and slight movement

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc corroded

main head light has switch on dash

o/s/f door catch sticking

Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear gear box mounting bush crack t and slight movement

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,998 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,070 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,697 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 32,123 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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K749 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K749 WDV, 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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K749 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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