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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in "grease" (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main and dip (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
reverse light not working
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust rear tail pipe corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion to suspension components and vehicle under side
Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test
O/S/R inner arch liner corroded not within prescribed area
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake performance not tested Steel brake pipe ruptured (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust rear tail pipe corroded
General corrosion to suspension components and vehicle under side
Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test
O/S/R inner arch liner corroded not within prescribed area
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe front section (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust Center box rubber broken
Exhaust tail pipe corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded not prescribed area
Surface corrosion to vehicle underside
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe front section (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust Center box rubber broken
Exhaust tail pipe corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded not prescribed area
Surface corrosion to vehicle underside
converter kits fitted to headlamps at time of test
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to n/s inner silll panel not within prescribed area
Exhaust rear tail pipe corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)
Handbrake outer sheath both sides deteriorated
Headlamp masks fitted
Corrosion to n/s inner silll panel not within prescribed area
Exhaust rear tail pipe corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)
Handbrake outer sheath both sides deteriorated
Headlamp masks fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K348 AAW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K348 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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K348 AAW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 September 1992.
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