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M561 XJK

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,870 mi
Last recorded188,870 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 XJK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 188,870 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 5 Oct 2006 178,818 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 178,755 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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M561 XJK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 M561 XJK, 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 32 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 M561 XJK registered?

M561 XJK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M561 XJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M561 XJK 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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