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K281 KGY

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,658 mi
Last recorded79,658 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 KGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 79,658 miles

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

Light underbody corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 79,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Light underbody corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,111 miles

Corrosion on body panels

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Variosu parts of suspension, subframe, chassis and underbody has slight surface corrosion

Wheel caps obstructing brake pad check

Fail 28 Oct 2024 76,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Corrosion on body panels

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Variosu parts of suspension, subframe, chassis and underbody has slight surface corrosion

Wheel caps obstructing brake pad check

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,598 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall age perished cracks

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 65,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,761 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,575 miles

heavy duty battery in drivers door well

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,296 miles

Both wipers spliting on ends.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,999 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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K281 KGY is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K281 KGY, 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 K281 KGY registered?

K281 KGY is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K281 KGY safe to buy?

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