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K25 NFM

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,166 mi
Last recorded85,166 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 NFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 85,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 85,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 83,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 82,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 80,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,654 miles

handbrake cable outer in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,649 miles

Centre Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake cable outer in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,158 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated but system still supported

Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated but system still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,096 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,906 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Pitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 65,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006

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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K25 NFM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K25 NFM, 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 K25 NFM registered?

K25 NFM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1993.

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