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K848 WJX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 WJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,143 miles

Nearside Front cv boot

both front brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,078 miles

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

toe bar corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 84,673 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 77,792 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle Structure has corrosion NS and OS front

Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,787 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,846 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,694 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,634 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery inscure

Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2010 60,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 51,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,512 miles

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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K848 WJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 K848 WJX, 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 33 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 K848 WJX registered?

K848 WJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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