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K480 CKX

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,053 mi
Last recorded48,053 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 CKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,440 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 46,430 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,669 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 42,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,802 miles

Offside front tyre is cracked & perished round its sidewall.

Offside front upper brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,127 miles

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

Offside front tyre is cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,342 miles

battery insercure

front brake discs corroding on surface

nearside outer cv boot perished

offside + nearside rear top shocker bushes perished

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2009 38,340 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer cv boot perished

battery insercure

front brake discs corroding on surface

offside + nearside rear top shocker bushes perished

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,758 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 37,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f step damaged

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,582 miles

n/s/r tyre age cracked on walls

o/s wiper blade split on ends

rear brake hose age cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,768 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K480 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K480 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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K480 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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