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K256 NHY

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,891 mi
Last recorded127,891 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK256 NHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 127,891 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Fail 11 Aug 2006 127,891 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2005 123,337 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 123,335 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

offside rear centre seat belt stalk loose

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K256 NHY is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K256 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K256 NHY registered?

K256 NHY is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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