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RUI 3664

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

137,339 mi
Last recorded137,339 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 3664
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 137,339 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 137,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis weld breaking away. (6.1.5)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 134,775 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 134,751 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 115,137 miles

very slight leak from both outter c/v gaiters

Fail 16 May 2007 113,953 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Fail 15 May 2007 113,930 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn one edge

rust too n/s/r and o/s/r body outriggers

slight play too n/s rack joint

Pass 8 May 2006 8,859 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 8,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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RUI 3664 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUI 3664, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUI 3664 registered?

RUI 3664 is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is RUI 3664 safe to buy?

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