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K741 KYC

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,744 mi
Last recorded49,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK741 KYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,744 miles

Nearside Front cv gaitor split

very slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,758 miles

slight play in front wheels

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,375 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 47,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 46,157 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,505 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 40,864 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,459 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 38,459 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 35,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 35,244 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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K741 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K741 KYC, 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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What year was K741 KYC registered?

K741 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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