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K261 FNO

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK261 FNO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 116,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coverded in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 113,541 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed just outside of 30cms of seat belt mounting

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed just outside of 30 cms of suspension mounting

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

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

Offside front /rear sills slightly corroded

headlamps fitted with beam benders

lower gear box mounting worn

Fail 11 Jul 2024 113,541 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside/nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high offside/nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed just outside of 30cms of seat belt mounting

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed just outside of 30 cms of suspension mounting

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

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

Offside front /rear sills slightly corroded

lower gear box mounting worn

Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 112,269 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,929 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rattles

Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,929 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rattles

Pass 28 Aug 2021 108,162 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 108,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure Both (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,431 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,306 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,727 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,190 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,184 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 77,166 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,486 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,063 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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K261 FNO is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K261 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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K261 FNO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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