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K559 MMW

1992 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,598 mi
Last recorded105,598 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 D99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK559 MMW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 105,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 105,408 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,701 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 104,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K559 MMW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 99,368 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K559 MMW, 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 34 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 K559 MMW registered?

K559 MMW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K559 MMW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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