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K218 YPB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,154 mi
Last recorded57,154 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 YPB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 57,154 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,019 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 57,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,636 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 55,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear fog lamp telltail not working

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,319 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf & osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr & osr (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf & nsf( seat swivel mechanism deteriorated + play)

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody surface rust

Fail 19 Mar 2021 54,319 miles

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

Coil spring corroded nsf & osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr & osr (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

osf & nsf( seat swivel mechanism deteriorated + play)

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody surface rust

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,058 miles

Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas (front)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged plastic housing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged plastic housing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in drivers and passenger seats swivel mechanisms.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, exhaust, suspension and body have general age related corrosion.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,058 miles

Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas (front)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged plastic housing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged plastic housing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in drivers and passenger seats swivel mechanisms.

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Remains on when turned off (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, exhaust, suspension and body have general age related corrosion.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,195 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front seatbelt reel covers missing

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2017 51,195 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front seatbelt reel covers missing

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,135 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K218 YPB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K218 YPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K218 YPB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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