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K379 CVS

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests41 (22 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate53.7%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 CVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 19 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 75,955 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 75,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 74,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

front bumper loose

offside inner wing corroded

offside outer sill

Fail 15 Jun 2024 74,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

front bumper loose

offside inner wing corroded

offside outer sill

Pass 26 May 2023 73,980 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front bumper loose

offside inner wing corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 73,980 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

front bumper loose

offside inner wing corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,198 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper loose & mountings corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,921 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,206 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 70,206 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill around spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected outer sill. (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air intake pipe off

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front inner arch area holed and corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded and holed

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking up slightly

front tyres cracking up slightly in tread

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 69,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking up slightly

front tyres cracking up slightly in tread

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also cracking up slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking up but no ply or cords found

Fail 24 Aug 2017 69,498 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre X2 (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also cracking up slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking up but no ply or cords found

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides rear shock absorber mountings slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 68,000 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides rear shock absorber mountings slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,788 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 64,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,539 miles

centre of front to rear brake pipe corroding

covers impede parts of the inspection

fuel lines corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear axle brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint

temporary repair to exhaust front pipe

various areas of underside corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2015 64,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

covers impede parts of the inspection

fuel lines corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

centre of front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear axle brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint

temporary repair to exhaust front pipe

various areas of underside corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mountings missing. (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting plate holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Centre of front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel lines corroding.

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear axle brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Temporary repair to exhaust front pipe.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,547 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front upper brake pipe corroding.

Nearside rear damper turret corroding and getting weak.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside front lower brake hose insecure.

Offside outer sill panel corroding and getting weak.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear suspension spring front mounting area corroding and getting weak.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Temporary repair on exhaust front pipe.

Various areas of underside corroding and getting weak.

Various exhaust mounting rubbers perishing.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,536 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front upper brake pipe corroding.

Nearside rear damper turret corroding and getting weak.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside front lower brake hose insecure.

Offside outer sill panel corroding and getting weak.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear suspension spring front mounting area corroding and getting weak.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Temporary repair on exhaust front pipe.

Various areas of underside corroding and getting weak.

Various exhaust mounting rubbers perishing.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine overheated during emissions test

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,469 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 56,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corroded require attention

front brakes not locking

gas pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 54,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corroded require attention

front brakes not locking

gas pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,743 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,793 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,468 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 40,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 38,155 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 38,155 miles

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

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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K379 CVS is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K379 CVS, 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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K379 CVS is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 July 1993.

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