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K584 KAU

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,811 mi
Last recorded63,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK584 KAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,811 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 52,516 miles

some corrosion on o/s/f inner step panel ? not weak in any way ;

Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

some corrosion on o/s/f inner step panel ? not weak in any way ;

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,181 miles

o/s/r front axle brake poor ? advise readjust ;

Pass 1 May 2012 41,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake slightly stiff ? advise to be checked after decent run ;

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,270 miles

brakes vague with lack of use ? advise to be checked after run in period;

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,048 miles

exhaust mtgs perished

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,097 miles

o/s/r brake {rear axle] poor also n/s/r brake binding slightly advise to be checked after long run

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,473 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 23,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

MIDDLE AXLE SUSPENSION SIEZED NOT DROPING OR MOVING

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

OSR INDICATOR REPEATER INOP

SLIGHT PLAY ALL REAR HUB BEARINGS

WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED COVERS FITTED

WIRING HANGING DOWN AT REAR

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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K584 KAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K584 KAU, 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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K584 KAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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