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K348 AAW

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,620 mi
Last recorded102,620 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK348 AAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 102,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 101,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 98,864 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 98,854 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 95,064 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 95,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 89,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in "grease" (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 83,751 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 83,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,224 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 83,222 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 82,766 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,280 miles

converter kits fitted to headlamps at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2017 82,280 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 81,724 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,037 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,037 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,916 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 78,916 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 76,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,131 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,717 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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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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