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K879 HSO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,090 mi
Last recorded39,090 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK879 HSO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 39,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2014 38,256 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 May 2014 38,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,712 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 36,712 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 33,589 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,291 miles

Nearside front tyre badly perished

Pass 28 May 2007 30,341 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2007 30,341 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,043 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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K879 HSO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K879 HSO, 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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K879 HSO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 July 1993.

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