MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,977 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front brakes grabbing
Front headlights have deflectors fitted
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp but no obvious leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested excessive smoke, emissions failed twice (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front brakes grabbing
Front headlights have deflectors fitted
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp but no obvious leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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K598 MKV 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 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K598 MKV, 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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What year was K598 MKV registered?
K598 MKV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 23 September 1992.
Is K598 MKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for K598 MKV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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