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K979 ABW

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,078 mi
Last recorded192,078 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 ABW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 May 2006 192,078 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE STARTED TO DETERIORATE-CORRODE.

BOTH THE FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION AND PITTING.

THE OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCH HAS STARTED TO CORRODE.

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP IS DIM.

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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K979 ABW is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K979 ABW, 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 K979 ABW registered?

K979 ABW is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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