MOT Status
Mileage
168,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K189 GWK is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K189 GWK, 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 K189 GWK registered?
K189 GWK is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1993.
Is K189 GWK safe to buy?
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