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K231 GEW

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 GEW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,074 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 72,719 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,671 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 69,652 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 68,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage steering Rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 68,304 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering rack leaking atf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front full indicator full of water

power steering pump noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,453 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 65,872 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 65,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 65,590 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 65,590 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2015 65,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 64,925 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 64,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,768 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 62,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 62,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,894 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 59,104 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 59,104 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 55,742 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 55,742 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,301 miles

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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K231 GEW is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K231 GEW, 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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What year was K231 GEW registered?

K231 GEW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K231 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 GEW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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