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K119 KCA

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,715 mi
Last recorded70,715 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK119 KCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,715 miles

Front windscreen had damage but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing had slight noise

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 70,715 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen had damage but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing had slight noise

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 70,714 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,697 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 69,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,516 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 68,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,024 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,006 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

n/s front marker lamp not working

Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,536 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 61,510 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side light inoprative

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,598 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 59,598 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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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K119 KCA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 K119 KCA, 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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K119 KCA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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