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K263 LMV

1993 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,111 mi
Last recorded79,111 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P60,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK263 LMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,111 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 79,105 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2025 78,754 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight cracked

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe onto manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlight has condensation on the inside and water ingress

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light 50% illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (i))

battery light visible on dash (dull)

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,268 miles

exhaust minor leak @manifold/cyclinder head area

Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also near 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust minor leak @manifold/cyclinder head area

Pass 12 Aug 2017 77,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Inner sill holed

Offside Front tyre perishing

battery lamp dimly lit on dash

o/s/r and n/s/r upper shock absorber bushes splitting

water in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,920 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Inner sill/step holed

Offside Front tyre perishing 185x14c

battery lamp illuminated on dash

engine temperature and fuel guages inoperative

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber bushes splitting

perishing 1 x n/s/f brake flexi hose

water in o/s/f headlamp and light output slightly affected

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,803 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,910 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 75,467 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 75,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,484 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 74,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,257 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,292 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,310 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 64,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,902 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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K263 LMV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 60,091 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K263 LMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K263 LMV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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