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K259 HRC

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK259 HRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

coolant residue around engine.

corrosion in various points.

reverse lamp not operating.

Fail 22 Aug 2024 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Excessive movement in strut. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant residue present around engine.

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Various points of corrosion present on vehicle.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine pulley has excessive movement.

Exhaust hanger missing from middle section.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker discoloured.

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

Slight coolant residue around engine.

Various points of corrosion present on vehicle.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front arms bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bushes cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,006 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 rear arches holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front arms bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bushes cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all weld repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear upper marker light wrong colour

spare wheel clamp missing

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wing at head light mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside rear upper marker light wrong colour

spare wheel clamp missing

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,428 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,167 miles

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

Nearside Front wheelarch filler panel badly corroded and holed

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet leading edge corroded but not yet holed

both front wheel arches corroded and holed but sharp edges taped over when tested

both seat belts slow to retract

steering lock mechanism not functioning

Fail 30 Jul 2019 87,165 miles

Front Outline marker lamp missing both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie bar mount area on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheelarch filler panel badly corroded and holed

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet leading edge corroded but not yet holed

both front wheel arches corroded and holed but sharp edges taped over when tested

both seat belts slow to retract

steering lock mechanism not functioning

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,620 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cooroded outwith proscribed area

front bumper crash bar corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 86,620 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cooroded outwith proscribed area

front bumper crash bar corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,337 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,334 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f wing badly corroded and holed but sharp edges taped over

Fail 8 Apr 2016 85,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f wing badly corroded and holed but sharp edges taped over

Pass 25 May 2015 84,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,870 miles

brake pipes coated with waxoil

Fail 1 May 2013 84,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 84,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 83,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s door step area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Fail 1 May 2012 83,330 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s door step area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Pass 12 May 2011 83,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,408 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,550 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 79,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K259 HRC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 K259 HRC, 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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K259 HRC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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