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K340 AAW

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,349 mi
Last recorded55,349 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK340 AAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe slightly chafed

Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,882 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe slightly chafed

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chafed

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

items removed from screen

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,436 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,901 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,961 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,277 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WILL NEED REPLACING SHORTLY

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,057 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,379 miles

front brake discs warped slightly

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,536 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,788 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K340 AAW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K340 AAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K340 AAW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 November 1992.

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