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K752 WDV

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,710 mi
Last recorded55,710 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK752 WDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

exhaust rubber ring broken

Fail 13 Sep 2018 55,703 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

exhaust rubber ring broken

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,536 miles

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

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

exhaust mntngs insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,540 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,077 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,357 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,357 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,336 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 50,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,232 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON.

N/S S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.

N/S STEP POOR CONDITION. SPARE WHEEL SIDEWALL DETERIORATED.

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

SILENCER FLANGE SPLIT. SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBERS DETERIORATED.

SLIGHT M/MENT N/ES FRONT WHEEL.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

N/S S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.

N/S STEP POOR CONDITION. SPARE WHEEL SIDEWALL DETERIORATED.

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

SILENCER FLANGE SPLIT. SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBERS DETERIORATED.

SLIGHT M/MENT N/ES FRONT WHEEL.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,324 miles

Charging fault

Fail 3 Jun 2011 45,234 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Charging fault

Pass 4 May 2010 39,779 miles

both offside tyres spliting

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on front brake discs

underside surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,186 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,178 miles

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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K752 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K752 WDV, 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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K752 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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