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K335 FSX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,704 mi
Last recorded63,704 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK335 FSX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 63,702 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 63,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded and holed

slight underside corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 61,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,665 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 59,665 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,823 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,365 miles

Cant really see front pads

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING A LITTLE

Small oil leak underside

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Cant really see front pads

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING A LITTLE

Small oil leak underside

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,965 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,011 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,249 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 40,241 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 39,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,531 miles

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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K335 FSX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K335 FSX, 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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What year was K335 FSX registered?

K335 FSX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K335 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K335 FSX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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