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K340 CJB

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,287 mi
Last recorded124,287 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK340 CJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 124,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2011 120,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 117,174 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 114,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 113,682 miles

both front tyres treads low,perrishing to nearside front cv boot,front brake discs worn,offside inner cv boot insecure,oil leak to engine,22% to front brakes,295 inbalance to rear brakes.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 112,300 miles

30% inbalance to rear brakes

offside front inner cv boot insecure

perrishing to front stay arm bushes

perrishing to rear shocker bushes

slight bind to front brake discs

slight corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to underbody and inner arches †

underbody heavily under sealed

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 CJB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CJB, 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 CJB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 17 November 1992.

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