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K378 OCR

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 OCR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,354 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 81,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 78,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,324 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 77,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 73,891 miles

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

exhaust pipe to silencer cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2021 73,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust pipe to silencer cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,814 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,150 miles

Nearside headlamp insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,136 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,914 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 59,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,297 miles

Oil leak

front tyres cracking

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 56,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,973 miles

front brake discs begining to corrode on inside face

Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,585 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,089 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 48,505 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K378 OCR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K378 OCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K378 OCR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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