MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between silencers (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front tyre starting to perish in tread
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 3.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 195 75 16 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between silencers (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front tyre starting to perish in tread
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt release button cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear springs deteriorating
exhaust rattle deteriorating
long travel on footbrake
All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt release button cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear springs deteriorating
exhaust rattle deteriorating
long travel on footbrake
wiper blades deteriorating
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Nearside seat belt release button missing
Offside Rear tyre cracked
exhaust blowing and rattle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust rattle
nearside front seat belt release button cover missing
offside rear tyre cracking
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rattle
nearside front seat belt release button cover missing
offside rear tyre cracking
exhaust box rattle
nearside headlamp working intermitently
exhaust has slight movement at joint
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
drivers seat not securing properly on swivel latch
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
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K479 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K479 CKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K479 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 June 1993.
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