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K188 KYB

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 KYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all.. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 115,023 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,992 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,782 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 114,672 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 113,965 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,127 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 110,125 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,784 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 102,659 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust rings cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,646 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 95,441 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 95,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 92,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 89,080 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 89,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 87,783 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 81,888 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K188 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K188 KYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K188 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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