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K453 TKR

1993 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,465 mi
Last recorded85,465 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D110,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 TKR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,465 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Nov 2008 85,465 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,066 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s &o/o front tyres sidewalla cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,609 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 82,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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K453 TKR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 110,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K453 TKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K453 TKR registered?

K453 TKR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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