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K348 FAW

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,295 mi
Last recorded76,295 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK348 FAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 75,658 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 75,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,540 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

alternator light on

oil leak on

Pass 10 Aug 2019 71,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/sill(ADVISE REPAIR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/sill(ADVISE REPAIR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/sill(ADVISE REPAIR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/sill(ADVISE REPAIR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 23 May 2016 70,860 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 70,831 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 68,943 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 68,943 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 67,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 66,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,783 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 57,956 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 57,951 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 58,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 3 Dec 2005 51,364 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 51,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K348 FAW is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K348 FAW, 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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K348 FAW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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