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K284 WTA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,162 mi
Last recorded99,162 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK284 WTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,162 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 99,151 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under side step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under side step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,926 miles

All four tyres heavily cracked and perished.

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine stabilizer bush severely deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs rusty due to standing but not affecting efficiency

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,026 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,022 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,477 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

condition of rear camper wooded floor ?

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,275 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of bonnet catch cable .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (very rusty) .

nearside front tyre WAS ( very low on pressure)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of bonnet catch cable .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (very rusty) .

nearside front tyre WAS ( very low on pressure)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,019 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both front inner wings in a prescribed area but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Jan 2012 95,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear section rusty

exhaust rubbers perishing

gearbox mounting rubber bush perishing

rear brake back plates rusty

rear spring rear bushes slightly worn

steering coloumn cowling damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust rear section rusty

exhaust rubbers perishing

gearbox mounting rubber bush perishing

rear brake back plates rusty

rear spring rear bushes slightly worn

steering coloumn cowling damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,997 miles

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

battery charge light on

front inner arches slightly corroded within perscribed mot areas

possible poor connection to offside headlamp

Fail 17 Jan 2011 95,996 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 95,996 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 94,507 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,361 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge.

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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K284 WTA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K284 WTA, 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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K284 WTA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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