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K617 YDC

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

115,663 mi
Last recorded115,663 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK617 YDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,663 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 113,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 113,057 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,542 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 101,495 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill poor repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill poor repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

entire underside painted in silver paint including testable components like springs and brake hoses/pipes.

top of fuel tank covered in expanding foam

Spare tyre defective cut ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,433 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 97,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 97,329 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,500 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,562 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,885 miles

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

Damage to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,885 miles

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

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

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

Damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,686 miles

All brake pipes coverd in under seal

Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 76,140 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall scrubbed off not showing cords

unable to see brakes through wheel

under seal all over van unable to check many componants

Pass 30 Jul 2011 72,341 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Fail 29 Jul 2011 72,341 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,114 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 66,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 62,087 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 62,087 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,115 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 55,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K617 YDC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 K617 YDC, 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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K617 YDC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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