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ExpiredMileage
98,653 miAbove average mileage for this year
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heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength between bulkhead and inner wing + inadequate welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near brake flexi hose mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all four tyres cracking on outer side walls
both rear leaf springs showing signs of slight weakening
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance and outer valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance and outer valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight has water inside (1.8.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre poor on wall
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear ansd both front brake pipes to inner wings (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped 2 rear and both fronts on inner wings (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre poor on wall
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall
rear cross member corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust poor
front discs poor
play in rear wheelbearings
rear spring hangers poor
vehicle under side rustey
rear wheel arch panels rusted †os inner sills rusted †has solid chassis
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
lot of surface rust under vehicle
small amount of wear on o/s/f wheel bearing
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
body condition very poor
front suspension very poor condition
wiper linkage poor
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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E253 KSP is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E253 KSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E253 KSP is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 13 June 1988.
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