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A512 KRU

1984 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,004 mi
Last recorded68,004 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA512 KRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2011 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 59,831 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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A512 KRU is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 A512 KRU, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A512 KRU registered?

A512 KRU is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A512 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A512 KRU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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