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K883 XKG

1993 Talbot Express

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,271 mi
Last recorded159,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2005
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK883 XKG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2005 159,271 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 159,271 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K883 XKG is a 1993 Talbot Express in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K883 XKG, 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 K883 XKG registered?

K883 XKG is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K883 XKG safe to buy?

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