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K305 VDV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK305 VDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 74,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 73,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 73,416 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system bulk head (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 73,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,135 miles

Offside Rear Upper marker light inoperative

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,367 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

no reverse lights.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,367 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

no reverse lights.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded/soft

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded/soft

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,396 miles

oil leak front crankshaft seal

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,179 miles

both front discs corrodid

exhaust blow at front joint

Fail 12 Apr 2016 68,156 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front discs corrodid

exhaust blow at front joint

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,299 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,299 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,419 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,414 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,583 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 59,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,803 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,750 miles

Oil on the minimum

Slight exhaust blow at downpipe to middle section

Slight play in both rear wheels

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,739 miles

Engine oil just above the minimum

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VDV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K305 VDV, 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 VDV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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