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K943 EWG

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK943 EWG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,027 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to door step

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 100,831 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Axle 3 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Axle 3 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill forward of axle 2 wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill in between both wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Axle 2 (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Axle 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Signs of rust/corrosion on under body of vehicle due to age but not within prescribed areas

Slight noise from nearside front wheel possibly wheel bearing or rusty brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,848 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered

corrosion to prescribed areas not considered excessive at time of test

corrosion to underbody but not within prescribed areas at time of test

parking brake just met requirements

wipers slow operation

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,528 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front box section area's are corroding

Offside Front outline marker is not working

both front brake disc's are lipped / worn

nearside centre floor brace has a rust hole not within a prescribed area

oil leak from engine area's

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,619 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

offside front wiper blade splitting ends

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,339 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 83,245 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,221 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

wipers slow in operation

Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,221 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

wipers slow in operation

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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K943 EWG is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K943 EWG, 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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K943 EWG is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 24 September 1992.

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