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K305 OKF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

100,457 mi
Last recorded100,457 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK305 OKF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 100,457 miles

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

under body and some brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 1 May 2026 100,431 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

under body and some brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 3 May 2025 100,101 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 99,117 miles

Lower under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2023 98,093 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,651 miles

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

Offside steering gaiter deteriorated

corrosion forming n/s inner sill

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,356 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on underside/components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,356 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on underside/components

Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,159 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

underside components corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2019 97,159 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,840 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded with weak areas..components corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 96,826 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded with weak areas..components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,334 miles

Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak ()

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

underside corroded and weak areas.components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,998 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides marginal (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward (2.4.A.3)

body corroded and weak in places.sharp edges forming

underside components corroded

underside lower body corroding and weak in non supporting areas.front sill edges corroded /weak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,998 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides marginal (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward (2.4.A.3)

body corroded and weak in places.sharp edges forming

underside components corroded

underside lower body corroding and weak in non supporting areas.front sill edges corroded /weak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,678 miles

corrosion forming on underside components

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 4 Nov 2015 95,678 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion forming on underside components

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,971 miles

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

seals rusty

suspension components rusty

wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

exhaust system rusty

front and rear brake hoses slightly perished

offside and nearside rear leaf springs rusty

offside and nearside rear spring mount bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 94,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

exhaust system rusty

front and rear brake hoses slightly perished

offside and nearside rear leaf springs rusty

offside and nearside rear spring mount bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 94,745 miles

both rear shockabsorbers lower bushes perished

both upper and lower brake hoses outer bevels corroded

corrosion in both inner door sills at centre

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter cracked

nearside rear lower spring shackle bushes worn

offside front upper and lower brake hoses perishing

offside rear lower spring shackle bushes worn

rear exhaust support mountings perished

Fail 14 Nov 2011 93,036 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,036 miles

center exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,635 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 86,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s reae brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,450 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 78,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,956 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,956 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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K305 OKF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 K305 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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K305 OKF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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