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Front front steering and suspension components corroded not considered excessive
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and Chassis corroded and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and Chassis corroded and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front General suspension corrosion
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner lower arch and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
mileage counter not working
Nearside Headlamp insecure glass of (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills of (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both front shocker shrouds perished.
Exhaust rubber mounting 'O' rings perished.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight corrosion at lower wheel arch in front of door step.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front shocker shrouds perished.
Exhaust rubber mounting 'O' rings perished.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight corrosion at lower wheel arch in front of door step.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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K859 WJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K859 WJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K859 WJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 June 1993.
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