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K258 FNO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,911 mi
Last recorded39,911 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 FNO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 39,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 39,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 39,323 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,286 miles

slight drag n/s/r brake

tie bar bushes perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2020 38,286 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

slight drag n/s/r brake

tie bar bushes perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2020 38,267 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drive shaft gaitors perishing

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,486 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Aug 2019 37,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,049 miles

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

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

Rear x1 exhaust rubber missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,572 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 32,572 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,504 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 28,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/side front and n/side rear tyres cracks on outer walls

o/s/ front tyre cracks on outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,903 miles

n/side front and n/side rear tyres cracks on outer walls

o/s/ front tyre cracks on outer wall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,206 miles

Front brakes lightly binding.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,936 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 209,922 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 209,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,814 miles

wiper blades slightly worn

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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K258 FNO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K258 FNO, 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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K258 FNO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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