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K293 KGY

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,903 mi
Last recorded99,903 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK293 KGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,718 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Fail 5 Jun 2023 99,718 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,128 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 99,128 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

suspension arm bushes slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2021 98,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,502 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running alongside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 90,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear exhaust system corroded

rear spring anchors surrounding areas slight corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2018 90,204 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill 2nd (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear exhaust system corroded

rear spring anchors surrounding areas slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 85,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,689 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside cv boot perished

Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside cv boot perished

Pass 19 Sep 2007 81,935 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 81,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 79,929 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 79,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

front flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

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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K293 KGY is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K293 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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K293 KGY is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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