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K184 RCV

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,978 mi
Last recorded58,978 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK184 RCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,978 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 58,978 miles

Brake performance not tested rigid brake pipe burst on rbt (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,977 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 58,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,648 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 57,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,619 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,855 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,840 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,160 miles

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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K184 RCV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K184 RCV, 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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What year was K184 RCV registered?

K184 RCV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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