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K787 XFJ

1993 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,982 mi
Last recorded169,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D110,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK787 XFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2007 169,982 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery light comes on at low engine revs.

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers starting to wear thin.

Off side front inner drive shaft joint has excessive play in gearbox.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 165,609 miles

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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K787 XFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 110,336 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 K787 XFJ, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K787 XFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 19 May 1993.

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