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K118 TEA

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,659 mi
Last recorded75,659 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 TEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,659 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 75,659 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,659 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 75,659 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,985 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,836 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 57,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,594 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 May 2006 47,464 miles

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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K118 TEA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K118 TEA, 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 34 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 K118 TEA registered?

K118 TEA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K118 TEA safe to buy?

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