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K380 BAX

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK380 BAX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 69,100 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 68,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 68,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 68,589 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 66,527 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 66,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,556 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 62,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,612 miles

Front tyres have some age related cracking on the sidewalls.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes slightly surface corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 55,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes slightly surface corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 42,246 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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K380 BAX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K380 BAX, 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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K380 BAX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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