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K178 TFE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,583 mi
Last recorded87,583 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 TFE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,583 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 87,577 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 84,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,521 miles

Nearside Front inner door step

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,198 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,325 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,546 miles

OSR inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,546 miles

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

OSR inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2008 75,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,608 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,055 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking,o/s/r tyre cracking.

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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K178 TFE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 K178 TFE, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K178 TFE registered?

K178 TFE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1993.

Is K178 TFE safe to buy?

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