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K890 WPF

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK890 WPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 72,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

windscreen has scratches all around zone a

Fail 16 Jun 2007 72,906 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

windscreen has scratches all around zone a

Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

battery insecure

nearside front inner c.v gaitor insecure

offside front inner c.v gaitor insecure

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 16 Jun 2006 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

battery insecure

nearside front inner c.v gaitor insecure

offside front inner c.v gaitor insecure

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 10 Jun 2006 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

battery insecure

nearside inner c.v joint gaiter insecure

offside inner c.v joint gaiter insecure

offside lower suspension ball joint rubber split

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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K890 WPF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 K890 WPF, 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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K890 WPF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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