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K253 LMV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,342 mi
Last recorded63,342 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK253 LMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 63,342 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 63,342 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 62,047 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 60,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,900 miles

general age related corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 6 Sep 2022 59,900 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached no locking device functioning on lower fixing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general age related corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,312 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 51,729 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 51,707 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner flitch, corroded/rotten/holed

Fail 1 May 2019 48,753 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front inner flitch corroded/holed

Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,172 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 42,171 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,865 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 41,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,267 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,479 miles

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

both front tyre walls starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,836 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyre walls starting to crack n/s o/s

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,996 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,439 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 33,439 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,308 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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K253 LMV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K253 LMV, 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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K253 LMV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1993.

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