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K304 OKF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

75,712 mi
Last recorded75,712 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK304 OKF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 75,712 miles

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both springs weak (5.3.1 (d) (i))

offside front outer sill and near side inner sill area slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 75,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,263 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,813 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,813 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

bolt missing out of alternator bracket

Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,598 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 74,596 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 74,515 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 74,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion at inner wheel arch to front panel

Pass 25 May 2018 74,314 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 74,111 miles

both rear springs are weak

Fail 20 May 2017 74,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear springs are weak

Pass 4 May 2016 72,875 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 72,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,533 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 71,190 miles

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,125 miles

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

exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,439 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,557 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 68,557 miles

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,871 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 67,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,341 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 67,340 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,601 miles

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2007 65,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust tail pipe badly 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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K304 OKF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 K304 OKF, 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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K304 OKF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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