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68,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective one rear support rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened box section /engine bay area /plated from underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear parking brake efficiency significantly lower on one side
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand Brake (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear advise : parking brake imbalance
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre perished ( side wall )
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold appears to be leaking. (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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K179 UWD is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 K179 UWD, 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.
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K179 UWD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.
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