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K296 KGY

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,309 mi
Last recorded61,309 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 KGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside s/belt slow retracting

Fail 12 Aug 2025 61,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside s/belt slow retracting

Pass 3 Jul 2024 60,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 59,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 58,858 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 57,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,896 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 55,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in lamp (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,217 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs ---inner faces rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2016 55,217 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount (7.1.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven dragging (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner disc faces rusty

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,853 miles

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

exhaust bracket loose

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 53,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,658 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 42,658 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 39,595 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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K296 KGY is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K296 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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K296 KGY is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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