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K372 TKM

1993 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,666 mi
Last recorded57,666 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK372 TKM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 57,666 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

water tank holed and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 54,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength turret top, under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

water tank holed and corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,765 miles

Slight brake imbalance across rear axle

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,662 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,145 miles

All underside components have surface corrosion

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

Fuel tank corroded,not leaking at time of test

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 50,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 50,133 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 50,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 49,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,600 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 47,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,469 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 47,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,664 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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K372 TKM is a 1993 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K372 TKM, 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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K372 TKM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 February 1993.

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