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K948 XBW

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,115 mi
Last recorded241,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK948 XBW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 241,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 241,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 231,386 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/front of outer sill corroded

some corrosion to the front of o/s/f inner wing

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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K948 XBW is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K948 XBW, 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 K948 XBW registered?

K948 XBW is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K948 XBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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