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K320 KAL

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

93,927 mi
Last recorded93,927 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK320 KAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 93,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 88,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,314 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 83,309 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,737 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 76,737 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery tray and clamps badly corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective A couple of mountings missing/defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front bumper reinforcer heavily rotten.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Small rot hole in front cross member near suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Panel on corner rotten. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near rear of spring hangar. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rot hole in panel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near rear of spring hangar. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brakes 49% imbalanced on rear. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar attachment defective N/S toe bar lock nut not on nylock. (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rot holes around toe bar mountings. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery tray and clamps badly corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective A couple of mountings missing/defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front bumper reinforcer heavily rotten.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,390 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,838 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on the sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on the sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,630 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 67,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,343 miles

front exhaust has slight blow

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,364 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,292 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,095 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,547 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 56,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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K320 KAL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 K320 KAL, 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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K320 KAL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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