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K307 OKF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,767 mi
Last recorded51,767 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK307 OKF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,519 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 51,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,440 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f jacking point area corroding

rear brake drum plates corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

various front suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,314 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,187 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

various other areas has corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 49,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking x2 (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

various other areas has corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust mounts missing

near side outter sill

various other areas has corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,889 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various areas has corrosion but not holed at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2014 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various areas has corrosion but not holed at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,703 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

various other ares has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

various other ares has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers perishing

near side front brake has slight bind

various areas has scorrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,906 miles

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

off side inner sill corroded but not within a perscribed area

Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,906 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

off side inner sill corroded but not within a perscribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,543 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General vehicle condition light corrosion

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 42,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General vehicle condition light corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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K307 OKF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K307 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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K307 OKF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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