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K97 BNY

1993 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,077 mi
Last recorded154,077 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 BNY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2005 154,077 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 154,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K97 BNY is a 1993 Talbot Express in Blue 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 K97 BNY, 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 K97 BNY registered?

K97 BNY is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K97 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K97 BNY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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